Sacramento weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Sacramento, CA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Sacramento as part of Sacramento County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Sacramento
25 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sacramento since 1950. The most recent was on January 14, 2023 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Sacramento
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 7, 1978 | F2 | Sacramento County | 1.9 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 24, 2015 | EF1 | El Dorado County | 6.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 22, 1983 | F1 | Sacramento County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 22, 2012 | EF1 | Sacramento County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 19, 1988 | F1 | Sacramento County | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | EF0 | Sacramento County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 8, 2022 | EF0 | Sacramento County | 0.8 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 28, 2019 | EF0 | Yolo County | 1.7 mi | 1 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 11, 2017 | EF0 | Sacramento County | 0.4 mi | 130 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 9, 2017 | EF0 | Placer County | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Sacramento County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Advisory | 216 | May 17, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 118 | February 26, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 70 | May 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 61 | November 13, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 57 | January 3, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 54 | June 10, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 40 | March 15, 2023 |
| Heat Advisory | 36 | October 3, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 26 | May 30, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 23 | July 2, 2024 |
About Sacramento
- Population: 535,798 (2024 estimate)
- County: Sacramento County
- State: California