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Foothill Farms, CA Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Foothill Farms, CA had?

Foothill Farms has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Foothill Farms?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Foothill Farms was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.

When is tornado season in Foothill Farms?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Foothill Farms, with 7 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 26 tornadoes on record near Foothill Farms.

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 Foothill Farms

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
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 4
1990s 2
2000s 6
2010s 10
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 20
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 7
Mar 4
Apr 5
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Foothill Farms been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Foothill Farms from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Foothill Farms

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 November 8, 2022.

What the record shows near Foothill Farms

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Foothill Farms, with 10 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Foothill Farms record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Foothill Farms, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Foothill Farms is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Foothill Farms has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 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 Foothill Farms, CA had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Foothill Farms. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Foothill Farms?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Foothill Farms, 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 Foothill Farms?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Foothill Farms was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Foothill Farms?
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