Rare California Tornado Injures Five Near Santa Cruz
A rare EF1 tornado with 90 mph winds touched down in Scotts Valley, California, injuring five people and causing significant damage to the city’s main street. The tornado, part of a larger storm system including an atmospheric river, overturned vehicles and downed power lines, leading to widespread power outages in Santa Cruz County. The damage included bent utility poles and extensive property damage along Mount Hermon Road, which remained closed for repairs. The incident is unusual for California, which averages only about 11 tornadoes annually.
John Q. Hosedrinker