Mulchén tornado confirmed by Chilean Meteorological Directorate

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) has officially confirmed that an extreme wind event in the Mirador del Biobío sector of Mulchén on September 27 was an EF0 category tornado. The phenomenon occurred around 4:40 PM, with wind speeds estimated between 105 and 137 km/h.

The tornado caused localized material damage, including the destruction of a shed and severe damage to residential roofs. In one instance, a roof covering was almost entirely detached, and zinc sheets were displaced to neighboring properties. Broken tree branches were also reported. No injuries were recorded during the event.

Based on audiovisual evidence and resident testimonies, the DMC noted the event was extremely brief, lasting less than a minute. Witnesses described a sudden change in weather characterized by dark clouds, light rain, a rapid increase in wind intensity, a shift in wind direction, and a loud, unusual noise. Residents reported no presence of hail or electrical activity during the passage of the tornado.