[californiadisasters] NWS: Tornado touched down in Denair, damage reported

Stanislaus officials respond as active weather continues in NorCal

By Bethany Sharpton | KSBW-TV

A funnel cloud that moved through Denair on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 downed trees on Zeering Road as it moved east out of the city, the Stanislaus Sheriff's Department said.

DENAIR, Calif. —Emergency crews are responding to damage after a tornado touched down in the city of Denair Sunday afternoon. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department said deputies and fire crews are on the scene.

The National Weather Service confirmed through video and eyewitness reports this was a tornado and not just a funnel cloud. 

Stanislaus County fire officials and emergency managers reported two touch downs to the NWS. The first touch down was at 1:45 p.m. in Denair, and the second touch down was at 2 p.m. between Denair and Hughson. 

The NWS Sacramento tweeted it will survey the area Monday to estimate the strength of the tornado.

The sheriff's department tweeted photos of damage caused by the tornado and storm. Trees were downed on Zeering Road and the roof of a church was damaged. The sheriff's department said the tornado traveled east on Zeering Road, just east of Santa Fe Avenue. 

It is unknown how may homes were damaged by the tornado. No injuries were reported, the sheriff's department said.

The Turlock Irrigation District said power to the whole town was knocked out at one time. As of 6:20 p.m., 200 accounts were still without power. The district warned for people to stay away from downed power lines.

A temporary shelter is set up at the Denair Elementary School gym. Showers and food will be available for residents.

The unusual weather comes as Northern California experiences a storm system for the third Sunday in a row.

Some rain began in the Valley early Sunday morning and scattered showers are expected to continue throughout the day.

Source: www.ksbw.com/news/nws-tornado-touched-down-in-denair-damage-reported/36469290

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