How many tornadoes has Ashland, CA had?
Ashland has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Ashland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ashland was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
When is tornado season in Ashland?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ashland, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Ashland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ashland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 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
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1980s
4
1990s
7
2000s
1
2010s
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
8
EF1
5
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Ashland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Ashland from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ashland
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 23, 2010.
What the record shows near Ashland
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Ashland, with 7 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Ashland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ashland, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ashland is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ashland has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ashland, CA had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ashland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Ashland?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ashland, 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 Ashland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ashland was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ashland?
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