Elk Grove, CA Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Elk Grove, CA had?
Elk Grove has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Elk Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Elk Grove was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
When is tornado season in Elk Grove?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Elk Grove, with 9 on record. April through June account for 11 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Elk Grove.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Elk Grove
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Elk Grove been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Elk Grove from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Elk Grove
What the record shows near Elk Grove
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Elk Grove, with 8 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Elk Grove record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Elk Grove, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Elk Grove is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Elk Grove is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Elk Grove has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 2, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.