# Tornado in Mulchén, Chile

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tornado-in-mulchn-chile
> Updated: 2026-10-04T01:09:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

On September 27, a suspected tornado struck the Mirador de Biobío sector in Mulchén, Biobío Region. The event caused significant structural damage, including the destruction of a large shed and damage to residential roofs. Local authorities also reported flooding in several sectors, including Munilque Izaurieta, Salvo, Los Carreras, and Los Canelos. No injuries were reported.

Following technical evaluations, the Chilean Meteorological Directorate (DMC) officially confirmed the event as an EF0 category tornado. The phenomenon was characterized by wind speeds estimated between 105 and 137 km/h. Witnesses described a brief event lasting less than a minute, marked by dark clouds, sudden wind intensity, and a loud noise.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Mulchén tornado confirmed by Chilean Meteorological Directorate

The Chilean Meteorological Directorate confirmed an EF0 tornado hit Mulchén on September 27, with winds reaching 137 km/h. The brief event caused localized property damage but no injuries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mulchn-tornado-confirmed-by-chilean-meteorological-directorate

### 2026-09-28: Mulchén experiences suspected tornado causing structural damage

A suspected tornado caused significant structural damage and flooding in Mulchén, Chile, destroying a shed and damaging a home. Authorities are working to officially confirm the nature of the event.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mulchn-experiences-suspected-tornado-causing-structural-damage

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