How many tornadoes has Arvin, CA had?
Arvin has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Arvin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arvin was an EF0 on June 2, 2019.
When is tornado season in Arvin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arvin, with 2 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Arvin.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
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 Arvin
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
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1980s
1
1990s
3
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
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Arvin been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Arvin from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Arvin
Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 20, 1988 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on June 2, 2019 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on November 22, 1996 — 2.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 2, 2019.
What the record shows near Arvin
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Arvin, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Arvin record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Arvin, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Arvin is rated EF0, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Arvin has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Arvin, CA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Arvin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Arvin?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arvin, 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 Arvin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arvin was an EF0 on June 2, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Arvin?
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