Bakersfield, CA Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Bakersfield, CA had?
Bakersfield has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Bakersfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bakersfield was an EF0 on June 2, 2019.
When is tornado season in Bakersfield?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bakersfield, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Bakersfield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bakersfield from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bakersfield
What the record shows near Bakersfield
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Bakersfield, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Bakersfield record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bakersfield, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bakersfield is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Bakersfield 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.