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Concord, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Concord, CA had?

Concord has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Concord?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Concord was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.

When is tornado season in Concord?

December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Concord, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Concord.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Concord

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 2
1990s 5
2010s 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 8
EF1 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Concord been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Concord from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Concord

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on April 7, 2011 — $26K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 23, 2010 — 1.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 7, 2011.

What the record shows near Concord

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Concord, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Concord record runs from the 1980s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Concord, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Concord is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Concord has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Concord, CA had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Concord. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Concord?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Concord, with 3 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 Concord?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Concord was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for Concord?
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