How many tornadoes has Campbell, CA had?
Campbell has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Campbell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Campbell was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Campbell?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Campbell, with 4 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Campbell.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Campbell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1980s
2
1990s
5
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
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
6
EF1
5
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
4
Have any tornadoes near Campbell been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Campbell from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Campbell
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 14, 2024.
What the record shows near Campbell
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Campbell, with 5 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Campbell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Campbell, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Campbell is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Campbell has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Campbell, CA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Campbell. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Campbell?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Campbell, 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 Campbell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Campbell was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Campbell?
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