Arroyo Grande, CA Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Arroyo Grande, CA had?
Arroyo Grande has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Arroyo Grande?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arroyo Grande was an EF1 on February 7, 2024.
When is tornado season in Arroyo Grande?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arroyo Grande, with 3 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Arroyo Grande.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Arroyo Grande
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 Arroyo Grande been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Arroyo Grande from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Arroyo Grande
What the record shows near Arroyo Grande
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Arroyo Grande, with 2 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Arroyo Grande record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Arroyo Grande, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Arroyo Grande is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Arroyo Grande has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 2, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.