Hercules, CA Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hercules, CA had?
Hercules has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Hercules?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hercules was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in Hercules?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hercules, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Hercules.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hercules
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Hercules been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hercules from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hercules
What the record shows near Hercules
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Hercules, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Hercules record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hercules, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hercules is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Hercules has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.