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Burlingame, CA Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Burlingame, CA had?

Burlingame has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Burlingame?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Burlingame was an F1 on March 20, 2005.

When is tornado season in Burlingame?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Burlingame, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Burlingame.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
10
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1980s 1
1990s 6
2000s 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 5
EF1 3
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 2
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near Burlingame been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Burlingame from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Burlingame

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
F1 on March 20, 2005.

What the record shows near Burlingame

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Burlingame, with 6 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The Burlingame record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Burlingame, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Burlingame is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Burlingame, CA had?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Burlingame. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Burlingame?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Burlingame, 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 Burlingame?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Burlingame was an F1 on March 20, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for Burlingame?
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