Tornado Alerts Near Tranquillity, CA 93668

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Tranquillity

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Tranquillity area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1 tornados

Peak season month February

Total on record 51 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Tranquillity

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	108 mi	Feb 7, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	4.9 mi × 50 yd	None	98 mi	Feb 7, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	None	36 mi	May 19, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	9 mi	Mar 2, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	42 mi	Jan 17, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 20 yd	None	59 mi	Mar 22, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	43 mi	Feb 12, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	86 mi	Feb 23, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 15 yd	None	112 mi	May 6, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	67 mi	Nov 9, 2012
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	2 mi	Mar 17, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	110 mi	Feb 27, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 15 yd	None	24 mi	Jan 18, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	56 mi	Jan 27, 2008
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	34 mi	May 9, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 15 yd	None	55 mi	Oct 20, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	109 mi	Feb 2, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 40 yd	None	21 mi	May 20, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	34 mi	Apr 7, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	29 mi	Feb 27, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	24 mi	Feb 27, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	10 mi	Feb 27, 2000
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	15 mi	Feb 27, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 15 yd	None	97 mi	May 5, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 20 yd	None	18 mi	Feb 14, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 13 yd	None	44 mi	Nov 26, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	39 mi	Nov 26, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	84 mi	Mar 22, 1997
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 10 yd	None	69 mi	Jan 20, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	30 mi	Nov 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	30 mi	Nov 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Oct 30, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	27 mi	Apr 16, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	64 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 1 yd	None	40 mi	Mar 12, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 2 yd	None	40 mi	Mar 12, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	67 mi	Feb 19, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Dec 11, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	49 mi	Oct 12, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	115 mi	Mar 17, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	51 mi	Feb 28, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Mar 2, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Mar 1, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 50 yd	None	36 mi	Mar 8, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	51 mi	Feb 15, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	38 mi	Mar 28, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	6.1 mi × 33 yd	None	47 mi	Apr 5, 1980
EF2	Considerable damage	8.9 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	38 mi	Apr 5, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	1.7 mi × 33 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	33 mi	Feb 19, 1980
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 33 yd	None	51 mi	Feb 15, 1980
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 33 yd	None	35 mi	Mar 14, 1979

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Tranquillity over 25 years

51

Total tornados on record

1

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Feb

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

38

EF1

11

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1979 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 KINGS, CA Apr 5, 1980

8.9 mi path 1 injured

EF2 TULARE, CA Apr 5, 1980

6.1 mi path

EF1 FRESNO, CA Mar 28, 1982

5 mi path 1 injured

EF1 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA Feb 7, 2024

4.9 mi path

EF1 FRESNO, CA Mar 8, 1986

4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Tranquillity sees the most tornado activity in Feb. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

PEAK

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Tranquillity

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Tranquillity with live tracking