Castro Valley, CA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Castro Valley, CA had?
Castro Valley has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Castro Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Castro Valley was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
When is tornado season in Castro Valley?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Castro Valley, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Castro Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Castro Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Castro Valley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Castro Valley from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Castro Valley
What the record shows near Castro Valley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Castro Valley, with 7 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Castro Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Castro Valley, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Castro Valley is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Castro Valley has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.