On Saturday, at 1:39 p.m., a tornado with maximum wind speeds of 90 mph touched down in Scotts Valley, causing significant damage over a distance of .31 miles.
The tornado, which injured at least three individuals including a Cal Fire battalion chief, caused initial confusion when traffic alerts mistook flipped cars for a multi-vehicle crash.
Despite being rare, tornadoes have occurred in California before, with 316 recorded between 1950 and 2004, showcasing their potential for unexpected but destructive weather events.
Preliminary assessments rated Saturday's tornado as an EF1, indicative of relatively strong wind intensity, underscoring the tornado's capability to inflict damage.
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