Small tornado causes major damage in Fresno - KMPH
A small tornado caused major damage as it touched down in Fresno Saturday night.Multiple viewer pictures and videos were sent to FOX26 showing what looked to be
kmph.comI don’t have live access to current news in this moment. Here’s what I can share based on recent, publicly reported events up to early 2026 and typical patterns for Fresno-area tornado activity.
- Fresno-area tornado activity is relatively uncommon but not unheard of. The most widely reported strong tornado events in the region occurred in Fresno County in January 2019, with the NWS upgrading an observed funnel to an EF1 tornado and noting wind speeds in the 80–110 mph range, along with some property damage.[1][2][3]
- More recent coverage from 2025–2026 has focused on severe weather threats in the broader Central Valley, including Fresno County, with alerts for possible tornado activity attached to stronger storm systems and tornado warnings issued by the NWS when conditions rapidly intensified (e.g., warnings issued for Fresno and Madera counties).[4][5][9]
- For the latest confirmed tornado events, local outlets in Fresno and the Central Valley (ABC30, KMPH, KMPH, and KFSN) typically report token details such as time, location, damage, and whether a funnel cloud touched down, plus updates from the National Weather Service on intensity and warnings.[2][3][6]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull and summarize the very latest updates from local Fresno media and the National Weather Service (once you authorize tool access).
- Create a quick reference: a timeline of confirmed Fresno tornado events with dates, locations, and estimated wind speeds.
- Set up a plan for staying safe during severe weather in Santa Clara County if you’re traveling to the Fresno area (alerts, shelter guidance, and emergency kit tips).