Santa Cruz County CA Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Santa Cruz County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
8
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Fatalities
0
5 injuries
Strongest Rating
EF1
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
December 14, 2024
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | 11:56 PM UTC | 12:15 AM UTC |
| December 26, 2025 | 1:50 AM UTC | 2:15 AM UTC |
| December 25, 2025 | 8:19 PM UTC | 8:50 PM UTC |
Santa Cruz County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 06087
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- CAC087
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