How many tornadoes has Barstow, CA had?
Barstow has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Barstow?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Barstow was an EF0 on August 18, 2013.
When is tornado season in Barstow?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Barstow, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Barstow.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Barstow
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
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1980s
1
1990s
4
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
4
EF1
2
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Barstow been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Barstow from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Barstow
Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 25, 1954 — est. ~$275 (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 18, 1997 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 18, 1997 — 9.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 18, 2013.
What the record shows near Barstow
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Barstow, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Barstow record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Barstow, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Barstow is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Barstow has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Barstow, CA had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Barstow. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Barstow?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Barstow, 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 Barstow?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Barstow was an EF0 on August 18, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Barstow?
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