Rare Central Valley Tornado Outbreak: Four Twisters Strike in Five Hours

A rare tornado outbreak hit California's Central Valley on April 22, 2026, with four twisters confirmed in under five hours. - First tornado near Biola (Fresno area) at 2:20 p.m.

- Second near Atwater at 3:20 p.m. - Third in Clovis after 5 p.m.

- Fourth in Terra Bella, Tulare County, at 6:30 p.m. Two tornadoes were EF-1 (86-110 mph), two were EF-0 (65-85 mph).

The National Weather Service noted this was the first such event since 2000. Residents are urged to seek interior rooms and avoid mobile homes during tornadoes.