In a rare meteorological event, a tornado touched down in Oxnard, California, on Thursday, February 13, 2025, causing significant damage to a local mobile home park.
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed the occurrence of an EF0 tornado, the weakest classification on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with wind speeds estimated between 65 and 85 mph.
Impact on Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Estates
The tornado struck the Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Estates around 3:30 p.m., during a period of severe weather in Southern California.
Residents reported sudden, powerful winds that tore roofs off homes, damaged carports, and uprooted trees. Approximately a dozen properties sustained damage, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Understanding the Enhanced Fujita Scale
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale is used to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause to structures and vegetation…