Antioch, CA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
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
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.