Tornado Alerts Near Tracy, CA 95391

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Tracy

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.5 tornados

Peak season month April

Total on record 73 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Tracy

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 70 yd	None	30 mi	Apr 1, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 5 hurt	55 mi	Dec 14, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	45 mi	Jan 14, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 400 yd	None	41 mi	Nov 8, 2022
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	24 mi	Apr 21, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	53 mi	May 18, 2020
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 1 yd	None	57 mi	Sep 28, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 130 yd	None	60 mi	Jan 11, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	76 mi	Jan 9, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	59 mi	Apr 27, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	6.2 mi × 100 yd	None	70 mi	Dec 24, 2015
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 20 yd	None	69 mi	Mar 26, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	72 mi	Mar 26, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	60 mi	Feb 28, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	45 mi	Oct 22, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 5 yd	None	16 mi	Apr 11, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	44 mi	Apr 7, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	77 mi	Mar 18, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 10 yd	None	57 mi	Feb 25, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 2 yd	None	14 mi	Jan 23, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 5 yd	None	45 mi	Feb 25, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 0 yd	None	9 mi	Dec 26, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	62 mi	Apr 8, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	53 mi	Apr 8, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 0 yd	None	16 mi	Apr 8, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 30 yd	None	46 mi	Mar 20, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 0 yd	None	81 mi	Mar 20, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 0 yd	None	59 mi	Feb 21, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	56 mi	Feb 21, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	56 mi	Feb 21, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	46 mi	Jan 11, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 3 yd	None	76 mi	Dec 29, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 150 yd	None	43 mi	Dec 5, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 150 yd	None	76 mi	Dec 5, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 15 yd	None	38 mi	May 12, 1998
EF2	Considerable damage	0.6 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	37 mi	May 5, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	40 mi	May 5, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Apr 24, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	16 mi	Mar 28, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	13 mi	Feb 19, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	50 mi	Feb 7, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	37 mi	Feb 6, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	34 mi	Dec 8, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	44 mi	Dec 23, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 20 yd	None	80 mi	Dec 23, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 100 yd	None	30 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 150 yd	None	27 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 50 yd	None	21 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	44 mi	Apr 1, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	82 mi	Feb 22, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 23 yd	None	31 mi	Dec 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	7.5 mi × 100 yd	None	83 mi	Dec 2, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 23 yd	None	80 mi	Dec 2, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 23 yd	None	86 mi	Dec 2, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	28 mi	Mar 26, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	78 mi	Apr 23, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	55 mi	Sep 18, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	28 mi	Sep 18, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	28 mi	Sep 18, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	67 mi	Apr 19, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 23 yd	None	37 mi	Apr 19, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	54 mi	Mar 10, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	68 mi	Mar 22, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	Mar 22, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	Mar 3, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 100 yd	None	76 mi	Feb 27, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 29, 1982
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	12 mi	Mar 29, 1982
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	33 mi	Mar 19, 1981
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	21 mi	Jan 23, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 67 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	25 mi	Jan 14, 1980
EF2	Considerable damage	1.9 mi × 20 yd	None	65 mi	Feb 7, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Tracy over 30 years

73

Total tornados on record

1.5

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Apr

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

52

EF1

19

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 SACRAMENTO, CA Feb 7, 1978

1.9 mi path

EF2 SANTA CLARA, CA May 5, 1998

0.6 mi path 1 injured

EF1 SONOMA, CA Dec 2, 1992

7.5 mi path

EF1 EL DORADO, CA Dec 24, 2015

6.2 mi path

EF1 MARIN, CA Dec 23, 1996

6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

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

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

PEAK

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Tracy

🛡️ 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

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