Here’s the latest on the Fresno tornado events:
A confirmed tornado touched down in Fresno County on April 21, 2026, with multiple reports of EF-rated tornadoes in the region, including near Biola and Clovis. This storm system produced strong winds and debris, prompting tornado warnings and shelter-in-place orders for several school districts at the time. Authorities reported no confirmed injuries from these tornadoes.[2][3][4]
The National Weather Service (NWS) Hanford office documented two tornadoes in Fresno County, with the first near Biola around 2:10 p.m. and a second near Clovis later that afternoon; a separate EF1 tornado was reported west of Atwater in Merced County, associated with the same storm system. Peak winds for the Fresno County tornadoes were reported in the EF1 range (approximately 86–110 mph), with updated assessments noting winds around 95 mph for one event.[3]
Coverage across local and national outlets confirms the broader Central Valley event, noting that multiple tornadoes occurred and that the storms also caused damaging winds and downed trees in nearby areas. Several outlets also indicated that no injuries were reported in connection with the Fresno County tornadoes, though property damage was observed.[4][5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the events, including exact times and locations, or summarize the current official status and any lingering warnings for the area around Buffalo, NY (your location) for context.
Citations:
The National Weather Service has confirmed reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down in California's Central Valley on Tuesday, as a powerful spring storm passed through the region.
www.cbsnews.comA confirmed tornado was spotted near Fresno, moving northeast after touching down near Biola. Officials warned of damaging winds and debris, urging residents in affected areas to take immediate shelter., US News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comtornado news stories - get the latest updates from ABC30.
abc30.comThe National Weather Service has confirmed reports of multiple tornadoes that touched down in California's Central Valley on Tuesday, as a powerful spring storm passed through the region.
www.cbsnews.com"Damage assessment team reported snapped and uprooted trees consistent with EF1 damage from a tornado around 5:24 PM PDT," the NWS said.
patch.comComments from the National Weather Service on their local storm report indicate that two tornadoes touched down in the Central Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
abc30.comA confirmed tornado touched down near Fresno, California, according to the National Weather Service.
www.foxla.comFRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The National Weather Service has issued two separate severe thunderstorm warnings unt...
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