Latest News About Tornado Fresno

Here’s the latest on the Fresno tornado events:

• A confirmed tornado touched down in Fresno County on April 21, 2026, with multiple reports of EF-rated tornadoes in the region, including near Biola and Clovis. This storm system produced strong winds and debris, prompting tornado warnings and shelter-in-place orders for several school districts at the time. Authorities reported no confirmed injuries from these tornadoes.[2][3][4]

• The National Weather Service (NWS) Hanford office documented two tornadoes in Fresno County, with the first near Biola around 2:10 p.m. and a second near Clovis later that afternoon; a separate EF1 tornado was reported west of Atwater in Merced County, associated with the same storm system. Peak winds for the Fresno County tornadoes were reported in the EF1 range (approximately 86–110 mph), with updated assessments noting winds around 95 mph for one event.[3]

• Coverage across local and national outlets confirms the broader Central Valley event, noting that multiple tornadoes occurred and that the storms also caused damaging winds and downed trees in nearby areas. Several outlets also indicated that no injuries were reported in connection with the Fresno County tornadoes, though property damage was observed.[4][5][3]

If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the events, including exact times and locations, or summarize the current official status and any lingering warnings for the area around Buffalo, NY (your location) for context.

Citations:

• Fresno County tornado confirmation and specifics.[3]
• Fresno County tornado details and shelter-in-place updates.[2]
• Additional Fresno Merced County and Central Valley context.[4]
• Broad reports on the event and lack of injuries.[3]