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Antioch, CA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Antioch, CA had?

Antioch has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Antioch?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Antioch was an Unrated on April 21, 2022.

When is tornado season in Antioch?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Antioch, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Antioch.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Antioch

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 4
1990s 5
2010s 2
2020s 1

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 10
EF1 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 2
Apr 3
May 1
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Antioch been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Antioch from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Antioch

Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 25, 1994 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on May 12, 1998 — 30 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 23, 2010 — 1.6 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on April 21, 2022.

What the record shows near Antioch

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Antioch, with 5 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Antioch record runs from the 1980s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Antioch, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Antioch is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Antioch is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Antioch has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Antioch, CA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Antioch. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Antioch?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Antioch, with 3 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 Antioch?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Antioch was an Unrated on April 21, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Antioch?
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