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Active Tornado Warnings

No active tornado warnings for San Mateo County right now

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Tornado History for San Mateo County (Since 1950)

Tornadoes on Record
4
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Fatalities
0
Direct deaths
Strongest Rating
F1
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
March 20, 2005
Latest tornado on record

Recent Tornado Warning History

DateIssuedExpired
January 5, 2026 11:56 PM UTC 12:15 AM UTC
December 26, 2025 1:50 AM UTC 2:15 AM UTC

San Mateo County Facts

FIPS Code
06081
NWS County Code (UGC)
CAC081
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