How many tornadoes has Lodi, CA had?
Lodi has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lodi?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lodi was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
When is tornado season in Lodi?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lodi, with 10 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Lodi.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lodi
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
2
1980s
5
1990s
6
2000s
2
2010s
2
2020s
4
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
18
EF1
3
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
10
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Lodi been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lodi from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lodi
Costliest Tornado
F1 on April 19, 1988 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 8, 2022 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on April 8, 2005 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 14, 2023.
What the record shows near Lodi
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lodi, with 6 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Lodi record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lodi, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lodi is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged. A further 1 near Lodi is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Lodi has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lodi, CA had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lodi. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lodi?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lodi, with 10 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 Lodi?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lodi was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lodi?
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