California: Tornado Hits Town of Denair, Causes Damage – Photos, Video

The Central California town of Denair was reportedly hit by a tornado on Sunday.

Officials told the Modesto Bee that there was no injuries. However, there was damage done to trees and to at least one structure.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff Department confirmed on Twitter there was a tornado.

Officials said the reported tornado, or funnel cloud, went  down Zeering Road, and it headed east away from town, reported FOX-40. 

The National Weather Service hasn’t confirmed if it was actually a tornado. People on Twitter reported seeing a funnel cloud.

Unconfirmed #tornado in Denair, CA. Storm survey scheduled for tomorrow! #cawx pic.twitter.com/oBSuqzaYw2

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 15, 2015

Viewer video of the funnel cloud reported in #Denair this afternoon. No reports of injuries so far. pic.twitter.com/whMIkK2gfZ

— Nick Dobis (@DobisDaily) November 15, 2015

Denair tornado damaged some houses and knocked down several trees. No known injuries at this time. pic.twitter.com/43fOKB99bw

— Stanislaus Sheriff (@StanSheriff) November 15, 2015

Church roof has been damaged by the Denair tornado. pic.twitter.com/mbjrpVFz1P

— Stanislaus Sheriff (@StanSheriff) November 15, 2015

#abc7now tornado in denair pic.twitter.com/WHJjah7h39

— вeĸaн † (@BekahAbuan) November 15, 2015

Tornadoes in California, while rare, do happen.

Earlier this year, a tornado touched down in rural Riverside County, located in Southern California. The tornado didn’t cause any damage.

Most of the tornadoes in California take place in the Central Valley due to its low, flat land.

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