How many tornadoes has Dixon, CA had?
Dixon has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Dixon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dixon was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
When is tornado season in Dixon?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dixon, with 5 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Dixon.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dixon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 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
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
6
2010s
5
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
15
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Dixon been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Dixon from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dixon
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on April 7, 2011 — $26K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 11, 2017 — 130 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on September 28, 2019 — 1.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 28, 2019.
What the record shows near Dixon
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Dixon, with 6 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 5 so far. The Dixon record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dixon, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dixon is rated EF0, of which 15 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Dixon has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Dixon, CA had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Dixon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Dixon?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dixon, with 5 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 Dixon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dixon was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Dixon?
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