How many tornadoes has Davis, CA had?
Davis has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Davis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Davis was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
When is tornado season in Davis?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Davis, with 7 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Davis.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Davis
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
3
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
1
1980s
2
1990s
2
2000s
7
2010s
8
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
17
EF1
2
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
4
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Davis been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Davis from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Davis
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 22, 1983 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 11, 2017 — 130 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on March 26, 2014 — 4.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 28, 2019.
What the record shows near Davis
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Davis, with 8 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Davis record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Davis, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Davis is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Davis has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Davis, CA had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Davis. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Davis?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Davis, with 7 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 Davis?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Davis was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Davis?
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