Sunnyvale weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Sunnyvale, CA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Sunnyvale as part of Santa Clara County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Sunnyvale
12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sunnyvale since 1950, injuring 8 people. The most recent was on December 14, 2024 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunnyvale
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 1951 | F2 | Santa Clara County | 5.7 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 5, 1998 | F2 | Santa Clara County | 0.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| December 14, 2024 | EF1 | Santa Cruz County | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 5 |
| January 14, 1980 | F1 | Stanislaus County | 0.3 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 1998 | F1 | Santa Clara County | 0.3 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2024 | EF1 | Santa Cruz County | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 5 |
| May 5, 1998 | F2 | Santa Clara County | 0.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 1998 | F1 | Santa Clara County | 0.3 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 1 |
| February 7, 1998 | F0 | San Mateo County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 6, 1998 | F0 | Santa Clara County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Santa Clara County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 172 | November 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 68 | May 18, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 48 | March 7, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 48 | October 3, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 39 | February 13, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 31 | February 10, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 26 | December 21, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 20 | December 25, 2025 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 20 | December 15, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 16 | December 26, 2025 |
About Sunnyvale
- Population: 156,792 (2024 estimate)
- County: Santa Clara County
- State: California