DENAIR, Calif. — A rare tornado struck a Central California town Sunday, tearing roofing and walls, knocking down trees and power lines and damaging gas lines.
The National Weather Service said video and witness reports confirm a tornado touched down in Denair, about 13 miles southeast of Modesto, shortly before 2 p.m.
Meteorologists planned to survey the scene and rate the level of damage on Monday.
The Modesto Bee said the twister swept along nearly a mile of Zeering Road, toppling trees and fences, breaking windows and ripping off part of a church roof.
There were no reports of injuries.
Sabina Woodard said she took refuge with her husband, Zane, under the hospital bed in their home as furnishings, including their television set, flew about.