NWS: Confirmed tornado in Fresno County | FOX 11 Los Angeles
A confirmed tornado touched down near Fresno, California, according to the National Weather Service.
www.foxla.comHere’s the latest on the Fresno County tornado situation:
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The National Weather Service confirmed that tornadoes touched down in Fresno County on April 21, 2026, during a strong spring storm. Several reports indicated at least two tornadoes in the area around Biola and near Clovis, with EF0 to EF1 damage levels and estimated winds ranging from about 70 to 110 mph. No injuries were reported at the time.
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The events prompted tornado warnings and shelter-in-place advisories for parts of Fresno and Madera counties as conditions evolved through the afternoon. School districts and local officials issued sheltering actions during the warnings, later lifted once warnings expired.
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Additional: a separate EF1 tornado occurred in Merced County during the same system, with winds around 110 mph, and there were reports of damaging winds and downed trees in nearby areas. The Storm Prediction Center and NWS provided post-event assessments detailing these observations.
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Citations:
- Fresno County tornado confirmations and timings[2][3]
- NWS warnings and shelter-in-place impacts in the Central Valley[8][2]
- Merced County tornado details and broader storm impacts[4]