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El Dorado Hills, CA Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has El Dorado Hills, CA had?

El Dorado Hills has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near El Dorado Hills?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of El Dorado Hills was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.

When is tornado season in El Dorado Hills?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near El Dorado Hills, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 22 tornadoes on record near El Dorado Hills.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near El Dorado Hills

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 2
2019 0
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 2
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 3
1990s 2
2000s 5
2010s 8
2020s 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 15
EF1 6
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 5
Mar 3
Apr 5
May 1
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 3
Nov 2
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near El Dorado Hills been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of El Dorado Hills from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near El Dorado Hills

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 11, 2017 — 130 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 18, 2020.

What the record shows near El Dorado Hills

The 2010s were the busiest decade near El Dorado Hills, with 8 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The El Dorado Hills record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near El Dorado Hills, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near El Dorado Hills is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years El Dorado Hills has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has El Dorado Hills, CA had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of El Dorado Hills. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in El Dorado Hills?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of El Dorado Hills was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for El Dorado Hills?
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