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Lemoore, CA Tornado History — 18 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lemoore, CA had?

Lemoore has had 18 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Lemoore?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lemoore was an EF0 on May 19, 2019.

When is tornado season in Lemoore?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lemoore, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 18 tornadoes on record near Lemoore.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
18
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Lemoore

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 1
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 1
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 3
1990s 8
2000s 4
2010s 1

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 12
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 3
Mar 7
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 2
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Lemoore been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lemoore from any of the 18 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Lemoore

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on January 27, 2008 — $750K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 19, 2019 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 5, 1980 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 19, 2019.

What the record shows near Lemoore

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lemoore, with 8 of the 18 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Lemoore record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lemoore, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lemoore is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Lemoore has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Lemoore, CA had?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lemoore. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lemoore?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lemoore, with 7 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 Lemoore?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lemoore was an EF0 on May 19, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lemoore?
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