How many tornadoes has Dinuba, CA had?
Dinuba has had 21 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Dinuba?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dinuba was an EF1 on January 17, 2019.
When is tornado season in Dinuba?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dinuba, with 8 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 21 tornadoes on record near Dinuba.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
21
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dinuba
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
2
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
7
1990s
5
2000s
4
2010s
3
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
14
EF1
6
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
6
Mar
8
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Dinuba been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Dinuba from any of the 21 tornadoes since 1950, though 5 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dinuba
Costliest Tornado
F1 on February 19, 1980 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on February 15, 1986 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 5, 1980 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 17, 2019.
What the record shows near Dinuba
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Dinuba, with 7 of the 21 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Dinuba record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dinuba, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dinuba is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Dinuba has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dinuba, CA had?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dinuba. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Dinuba?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dinuba, with 8 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 Dinuba?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dinuba was an EF1 on January 17, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Dinuba?
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