According to the National Weather Service, a tornado deemed to be an EF-1 on the National Weather Service Enhanced Fujita Scale with three-second wind gust estimates up to 100 mph struck north of Williams, Arizona in the Junipine Estates Subdivision.
The Coconino County Sheriff issued a press release stating:
On October 3, 2022 at 1:30 PM, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a weather-related event in the Junipine Estates community, north of Williams. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado ripped through the Junipine community, causing damage to between 8-10 residences. No injuries were immediately reported as the Sheriff’s Office Patrol, Detectives, and Search and Rescue divisions are responding, along with regional public safety resources. Life and property assessments are being evaluated at this time. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
