EF0 Tornado — Tehama, California

2021-01-04 · near Vina, Tehama, California

2.7 mi

Path length

3 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado was sited on the ground out in an open field near Vina by Calfire. No damage has been reported. Multiple photos and videos confirm a tornado in clear contact with the ground. Tornado track, width, and duration estimated by radar and reports.

Wider weather episode

A trough from the Gulf of Alaska brought Valley rain, mountain snow, and thunderstorms to northern California. The system hit in two waves, the initial frontal passage followed the trough axis moving over northern California. Clearing behind the cold front allowed for a favorable thunderstorm environment to develop, which would eventually lead to two confirmed tornadoes for interior northern California. Snow levels with this system started around 5,000 and 6,500 feet and dropped down to 4,000 and 4,500 feet.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 940318. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.