SCOTS VALLEY, Calif. –

According to the National Weather Service, a tornado hit Scotts Valley around 1:40 p.m. Saturday. Several people were injured in the tornado.

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 sufficient to indicate that a tornado occurred this afternoon. Our survey teams are en route to further review the data with local officials. So as far as the actual tornado rating goes, we’ll have to wait.”

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Scotts Valley police said several injuries were reported, but no one was killed. They were taken to local trauma centers for evaluation. Those with more serious injuries are currently being prioritized.

“The tornado caused significant damage in several areas, including the overturning of several vehicles in and around the Mt. Hermon Drive shopping district,” said a media release from the Scotts Valley Police Department.

One of the injured was a CAL FIRE battalion chief.

A battalion chief was caught in the “weather event” and his vehicle was picked up, CAL FIRE told KSBW. “He was taken to hospital out of an abundance of caution but is doing well.”

The event took place on Mount Hermon Road near Target. Scotts Valley Police have closed the road in all directions between Scotts Valley Drive and Lockewood Drive.

The road will be closed overnight and is expected to reopen in the morning. The closure will allow PG&E to repair the damage.

Stay with KSBW 8 for the latest details.