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tornado Tornado Risk in Oakland, CA

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 0

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Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
  • Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
  • No tornado recorded within 50 km since January 2015

Peak season: April-June

Highest Risk Cities for Tornados

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 9
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FEMA: 9Historical: 7
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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
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FEMA: 9Historical: 7
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FEMA: 9Historical: 9
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FEMA: 9Historical: 9
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 6
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Oakland is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.

How Oakland Compares

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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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How this data is built

Oakland, CA tornado risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live tornado monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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