Citrus Heights, CA Tornado History — 24 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Citrus Heights, CA had?
Citrus Heights has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Citrus Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Citrus Heights was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.
When is tornado season in Citrus Heights?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Citrus Heights, with 7 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Citrus Heights.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Citrus Heights
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 12 total, averaging 0.6 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 Citrus Heights been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Citrus Heights from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Citrus Heights
What the record shows near Citrus Heights
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Citrus Heights, with 9 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Citrus Heights record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Citrus Heights, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Citrus Heights is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Citrus Heights has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.