Fairfield, CA Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Fairfield, CA had?
Fairfield has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fairfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fairfield was an EF0 on April 27, 2016.
When is tornado season in Fairfield?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fairfield, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Fairfield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fairfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 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 Fairfield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fairfield from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fairfield
What the record shows near Fairfield
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Fairfield, with 2 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Fairfield record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fairfield, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fairfield is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fairfield has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.