NE Portland tornado traveled 1 mile, authorities say

A tornado uprooted trees, knocked down branches, tore shingles from roofs and caused other damage Monday in Northeast Portland.

The National Weather Service confirmed the EF-0 tornado, which traveled about a mile in Northeast Portland beginning shortly before 5:30 p.m. The maximum width of the tornado path was 40 yards, and its estimated peak wind was 80 mph.

The tornado lasted about six minutes. No injuries were reported.

The weather service said the tornado traveled between Northeast Ninth and 29th avenues.

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