Hanford, CA Tornado History — 25 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hanford, CA had?
Hanford has had 25 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Hanford?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hanford was an EF0 on May 19, 2019.
When is tornado season in Hanford?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hanford, with 8 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 25 tornadoes on record near Hanford.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hanford
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 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 Hanford been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hanford from any of the 25 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hanford
What the record shows near Hanford
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Hanford, with 9 of the 25 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Hanford record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hanford, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hanford is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Hanford has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.