How many tornadoes has East Palo Alto, CA had?
East Palo Alto has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near East Palo Alto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Palo Alto was an F1 on March 20, 2005.
When is tornado season in East Palo Alto?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Palo Alto, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 11 tornadoes on record near East Palo Alto.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1980s
2
1990s
6
2000s
1
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
5
EF1
4
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near East Palo Alto been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of East Palo Alto from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near East Palo Alto
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on March 20, 2005.
What the record shows near East Palo Alto
The 1990s were the busiest decade near East Palo Alto, with 6 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The East Palo Alto record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near East Palo Alto, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Palo Alto is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has East Palo Alto, CA had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Palo Alto. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in East Palo Alto?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Palo Alto, with 2 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 East Palo Alto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Palo Alto was an F1 on March 20, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for East Palo Alto?
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