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Bakersfield weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Bakersfield as part of Kern County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Bakersfield

6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bakersfield since 1950. The most recent was on June 2, 2019 (rated EF0).

EF0: 6EF06EF1: 0EF1EF2: 0EF2EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Bakersfield

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
November 22, 1996F0Kern County2 mi10 yd00
February 27, 2010EF0Kern County0.5 mi20 yd00
May 6, 2013EF0Kern County0.4 mi15 yd00
February 17, 1997F0Kern County0.3 mi10 yd00
June 2, 2019EF0Kern County0.2 mi50 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 2, 2019EF0Kern County0.2 mi50 yd00
May 6, 2013EF0Kern County0.4 mi15 yd00
February 27, 2010EF0Kern County0.5 mi20 yd00
April 3, 1999F0Kern County0.1 mi10 yd00
February 17, 1997F0Kern County0.3 mi10 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Kern County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory240October 23, 2026
Wind Advisory206June 7, 2021
Flash Flood Warning109December 24, 2025
Dense Fog Advisory59February 8, 2021
Severe Thunderstorm Warning55October 14, 2025
Winter Weather Advisory33December 30, 2019
Extreme Heat Warning30September 6, 2021
High Wind Warning29May 19, 2021
Extreme Heat Watch26September 6, 2021
Heat Advisory23September 9, 2021

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