3
Moderate
Tornado Risk in Fresno, CA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.52 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US (2024-03-01) — 11,100 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Fresno is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Fresno Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Fresno
Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US
March 10, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US
February 3, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US
February 29, 2024 — WARNING
11,100 people exposed; $1,400M capital exposed
Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US
February 1, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Hanford, CA WFO Region, US
March 27, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 5/10
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