Oakland weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Oakland, CA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Oakland as part of Alameda County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Oakland
8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oakland since 1950. The most recent was on March 20, 2005 (rated F1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakland
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2005 | F1 | San Mateo County | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 1958 | F1 | San Mateo County | 0.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 5, 1998 | F0 | Contra Costa County | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 10, 1986 | F0 | San Mateo County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 18, 1989 | F0 | Contra Costa County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2005 | F1 | San Mateo County | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 5, 1998 | F0 | Contra Costa County | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 7, 1998 | F0 | San Mateo County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 17, 1992 | F0 | Alameda County | 0.2 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 18, 1989 | F0 | Contra Costa County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Alameda County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 111 | November 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 14 | February 13, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 13 | December 25, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 6 | December 25, 2025 |
About Oakland
- Population: 443,554 (2024 estimate)
- County: Alameda County
- State: California