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Livermore, CA Tornado History — 11 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Livermore, CA had?

Livermore has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Livermore?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Livermore was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.

When is tornado season in Livermore?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Livermore, with 3 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Livermore.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Livermore

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 0
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1980s 4
1990s 4
2000s 1
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 8
EF1 2
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Livermore been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Livermore from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Livermore

Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on January 14, 1980 — 67 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 23, 2010.

What the record shows near Livermore

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Livermore, with 4 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Livermore record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Livermore, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Livermore is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Livermore has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Livermore, CA had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Livermore. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Livermore?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Livermore, 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 Livermore?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Livermore was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Livermore?
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