A rare Tornado has been reported in
Scotts Valley, California (9.7 km north of Santa Cruz). Only one minor injury has been reported.
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Updated: 4:09 PM PST Dec 14, 2024 KSBW
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. —
The National Weather Service says that a tornado hit Scotts Valley on Saturday.
KSBW 8 meteorologist Gina DeVecchio confirmed the wind event was a tornado.
In a statement, the NWS said:
“For Scotts Valley, video evidence and radar signatures are enough to indicate a tornado did transpire this afternoon. Our survey crews are enroute to further examine the data with local officials so in terms of actual tornado rating, we'll have to wait on that.”
The event was on Mount Hermon Road near the shopping center.
Scotts Valley police have blocked off the road in all directions.
When KSBW 8 asked the National Weather Service if this was a tornado they answered with the following statement:
“We are aware of the report. We're currently investigating. We had a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for portions of the Santa Cruz Mts including Scotts Valley.”
A Battalion Chief was caught in the 'weather event' and his vehicle was picked up, CAL FIRE told KSBW. "He was hospitalized out of an abundance of caution but is doing well."
Stay with KSBW 8 for the latest details.
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