How many tornadoes has Fair Oaks, CA had?
Fair Oaks has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fair Oaks?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fair Oaks was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
When is tornado season in Fair Oaks?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fair Oaks, with 7 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Fair Oaks.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fair Oaks
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
14 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
1
2021
0
2020
2
2019
0
2018
0
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
3
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
3
1990s
2
2000s
6
2010s
9
2020s
4
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
20
EF1
5
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Fair Oaks been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fair Oaks from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fair Oaks
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 8, 2022 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 14, 2023.
What the record shows near Fair Oaks
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Fair Oaks, with 9 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Fair Oaks record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fair Oaks, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fair Oaks is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Fair Oaks has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fair Oaks, CA had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fair Oaks. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Fair Oaks?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fair Oaks, with 7 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 Fair Oaks?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fair Oaks was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fair Oaks?
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