Video captures terrifying moments as rare California tornado whips through Sacramento area

YOLO COUNTY, Calif. -- Remarkable video shows a tornado touching down in Northern California over the weekend in a rare occurrence for the Golden State.

The National Weather Service confirms a twister formed north of Davis, California, in Yolo County around 6:30 pm. Saturday.
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The witness who recorded the video said the spinning vortex tore up an orchard as it churned its way across the area.

No other damage was reported.
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California sees only about 10 tornadoes each year.