How many tornadoes has Galt, CA had?
Galt has had 23 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Galt?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Galt was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
When is tornado season in Galt?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Galt, with 9 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 23 tornadoes on record near Galt.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
23
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Galt
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
2
1980s
5
1990s
6
2000s
3
2010s
2
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
19
EF1
3
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
9
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Galt been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Galt from any of the 23 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Galt
Costliest Tornado
F1 on April 19, 1988 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 8, 2022 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on April 27, 1970 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 14, 2023.
What the record shows near Galt
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Galt, with 6 of the 23 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Galt record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Galt, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Galt is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Galt is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Galt has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Galt, CA had?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Galt. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Galt?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Galt, with 9 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 Galt?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Galt was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Galt?
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