Weather service confirms tornado near El Dorado Hills
A damage analysis by the National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado did indeed hit near El Dorado Hills on Tuesday.
The damage assessment by the Sacramento office showed that at 1:17 p.m. a tornado developed near the community of Latrobe, about 4 miles south of El Dorado Hills.
The tornado reached speeds of 100 mph, damaging the roof of a building and a power pole, moving a heavy water tank and snapping trees.
The roof damage was estimated at $1,000. The water tank had not been used in several years.
The weather service said witness reports were crucial to determine if the damage was caused by a tornado, a downburst or straight line winds.
Damage occurred along a roughly straight line, typical of a tornado. Scattered damage would more likely occur with a downburst or straight line winds.
Witnesses reported seeing circulation on the ground and debris rising.
Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/11/24/3209313/weather-service-confirms-tornado.html#ixzz16GMsoTRJ
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