Benicia, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Benicia, CA had?
Benicia has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Benicia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Benicia was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in Benicia?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Benicia, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Benicia.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Benicia
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 Benicia been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Benicia from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Benicia
What the record shows near Benicia
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Benicia, with 4 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Benicia record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Benicia, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Benicia is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Benicia has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.