How many tornadoes has Gilroy, CA had?
Gilroy has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Gilroy?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gilroy was an EF0 on January 6, 2016.
When is tornado season in Gilroy?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gilroy, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Gilroy.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Gilroy
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1980s
3
1990s
1
2000s
2
2010s
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
6
EF1
2
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
3
Have any tornadoes near Gilroy been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Gilroy from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Gilroy
Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 3, 1987 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on December 22, 2012 — 1.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 6, 2016.
What the record shows near Gilroy
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Gilroy, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Gilroy record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Gilroy, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Gilroy is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Gilroy has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Gilroy, CA had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Gilroy. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Gilroy?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Gilroy, with 3 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 Gilroy?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Gilroy was an EF0 on January 6, 2016.
How do I get tornado warnings for Gilroy?
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