Barstow Heights, CA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Barstow Heights, CA had?
Barstow Heights has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Barstow Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Barstow Heights was an EF0 on May 7, 2017.
When is tornado season in Barstow Heights?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Barstow Heights, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Barstow Heights.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Barstow Heights
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 Barstow Heights been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Barstow Heights from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Barstow Heights
What the record shows near Barstow Heights
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Barstow Heights, with 4 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Barstow Heights record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Barstow Heights, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Barstow Heights is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Barstow Heights 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.