How many tornadoes has Lafayette, CA had?
Lafayette has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lafayette?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lafayette was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in Lafayette?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lafayette, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Lafayette.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lafayette
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 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
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1980s
3
1990s
5
2000s
1
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
9
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Lafayette been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lafayette from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lafayette
Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 25, 1994 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 20, 2005 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 7, 2011.
What the record shows near Lafayette
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lafayette, with 5 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Lafayette record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lafayette, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lafayette is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lafayette has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lafayette, CA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lafayette. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lafayette?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lafayette, 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 Lafayette?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lafayette was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lafayette?
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