Tornado Alerts Near Atwater, CA 95301

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Atwater

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.8 tornados

Peak season month March

Total on record 38 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Atwater

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	38 mi	Mar 1, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 100 yd	None	44 mi	Mar 11, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 40 yd	None	54 mi	Jan 10, 2023
EF0	Light damage	4.4 mi × 2 yd	None	93 mi	Nov 18, 2020
EF1	Moderate damage	1.1 mi × 25 yd	None	80 mi	Sep 5, 2020
EF2	Considerable damage	12 mi × 50 yd	None	72 mi	Sep 5, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	47 mi	Feb 15, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	38 mi	Feb 2, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	23 mi	Apr 27, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	27 mi	Dec 24, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 150 yd	None	18 mi	Nov 15, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 10 yd	None	119 mi	Jul 8, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 10 yd	None	90 mi	Nov 23, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	7 mi	Feb 9, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 0 yd	None	30 mi	Apr 14, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	7 mi	Mar 28, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	10 mi	Mar 28, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	2 mi	Mar 28, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	26 mi	Jan 14, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 50 yd	None	11 mi	Apr 8, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	30 mi	Mar 20, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 45 yd	None	12 mi	Dec 16, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 45 yd	None	8 mi	Dec 16, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	26 mi	Mar 28, 1998
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 25 yd	None	23 mi	Mar 24, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	18 mi	Feb 14, 1998
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 10 yd	None	22 mi	Nov 13, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	34 mi	Dec 12, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	11 mi	Nov 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 5 yd	None	15 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	19 mi	Mar 26, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	24 mi	Mar 20, 1991
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	136 mi	Jun 7, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Feb 19, 1986
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	58 mi	Jul 29, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 880 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	13 mi	Mar 4, 1978
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 100 yd	None	24 mi	Mar 4, 1978
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	29 mi	Mar 1, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Atwater over 19 years

38

Total tornados on record

0.8

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Mar

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

27

EF1

10

EF2

1

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 MADERA, CA Sep 5, 2020

12 mi path

EF1 STANISLAUS, CA Nov 15, 2015

3 mi path

EF1 EL DORADO, CA Nov 23, 2010

2 mi path

EF1 MERCED, CA Dec 16, 2002

1.3 mi path

EF1 FRESNO, CA Sep 5, 2020

1.1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

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

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

PEAK

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Atwater

🛡️ 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 Atwater with live tracking