5
High
Tornado Risk in Sacramento, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 10 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.12 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US (2019-09-29)
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Sacramento Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Sacramento
Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US
September 28, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US
March 21, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US
January 24, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US
January 19, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Sacramento, CA WFO Region, US
March 22, 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: 7/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Sacramento
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
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Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 5/10
Tornado Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 3/10
Tornado Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 3/10
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