Lemoore, CA Tornado History — 18 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.