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Corcoran, CA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Corcoran, CA had?

Corcoran has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Corcoran?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corcoran was an EF0 on May 19, 2019.

When is tornado season in Corcoran?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corcoran, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Corcoran.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Corcoran

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1980s 1
1990s 7
2000s 1
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 9
EF1 2
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Corcoran been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Corcoran from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Corcoran

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on January 27, 2008 — $750K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 19, 2019 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 5, 1980 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 19, 2019.

What the record shows near Corcoran

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Corcoran, with 7 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Corcoran record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Corcoran, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Corcoran is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Corcoran has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Corcoran, CA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Corcoran. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Corcoran?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corcoran, 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 Corcoran?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corcoran was an EF0 on May 19, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Corcoran?
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