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Cameron Park, CA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Cameron Park, CA had?

Cameron Park has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Cameron Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cameron Park was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.

When is tornado season in Cameron Park?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cameron Park, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Cameron Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Cameron Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 2
2019 0
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 3
1990s 2
2000s 1
2010s 5
2020s 2

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 10
EF1 4
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 3
Apr 4
May 1
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Cameron Park been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Cameron Park from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Cameron Park

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 18, 2020.

What the record shows near Cameron Park

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Cameron Park, with 5 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Cameron Park record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Cameron Park, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Cameron Park is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Cameron Park has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Cameron Park, CA had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Cameron Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Cameron Park?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Cameron Park, with 4 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 Cameron Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Cameron Park was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Cameron Park?
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