Richmond weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Richmond, CA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Richmond as part of Contra Costa County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Richmond
7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Richmond since 1950. The most recent was on April 7, 2011 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Richmond
| 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 |
| September 18, 1989 | F0 | Contra Costa County | 0.2 mi | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2011 | EF0 | Solano County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 Contra Costa County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 81 | November 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 6 | January 10, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 3 | August 16, 2020 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 2 | December 25, 2025 |
About Richmond
- Population: 115,353 (2024 estimate)
- County: Contra Costa County
- State: California