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American Canyon, CA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has American Canyon, CA had?

American Canyon has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near American Canyon?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of American Canyon was an EF0 on April 27, 2016.

When is tornado season in American Canyon?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near American Canyon, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near American Canyon.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near American Canyon

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 2
1990s 3
2000s 1
2010s 2

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 8

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 1
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near American Canyon been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of American Canyon from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near American Canyon

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on April 7, 2011 — $26K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 27, 2016.

What the record shows near American Canyon

The 1990s were the busiest decade near American Canyon, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The American Canyon record runs from the 1980s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near American Canyon, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near American Canyon is rated EF0, of which 8 are logged.

Across the last 20 years American Canyon has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has American Canyon, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of American Canyon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in American Canyon?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near American Canyon, with 2 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near American Canyon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of American Canyon was an EF0 on April 27, 2016.
How do I get tornado warnings for American Canyon?
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