How many tornadoes has Los Gatos, CA had?
Los Gatos has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Los Gatos?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Los Gatos was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Los Gatos?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Los Gatos, with 5 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Los Gatos.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Los Gatos
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1980s
2
1990s
5
2000s
1
2010s
3
2020s
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
7
EF1
5
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
5
Have any tornadoes near Los Gatos been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Los Gatos from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Los Gatos
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 14, 2024.
What the record shows near Los Gatos
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Los Gatos, with 5 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Los Gatos record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Los Gatos, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Los Gatos is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Los Gatos has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Los Gatos, CA had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Los Gatos. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Los Gatos?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Los Gatos, with 5 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 Los Gatos?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Los Gatos was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Los Gatos?
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