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Manteca, CA Tornado History — 24 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Manteca, CA had?

Manteca has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Manteca?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manteca was an EF0 on April 1, 2025.

When is tornado season in Manteca?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manteca, with 11 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Manteca.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
24
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Manteca

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Manteca

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Manteca and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 1, 2025 and the most recent on April 1, 2025. It is already counted in the Manteca totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° April 1, 2025
2 ENE Salida, Stanislaus County, CA
Brief EF-0 tornado touched down at 2 ENE Salida at approximately 2:13 PM PDT and was on the ground for 0.9 miles until 2:15 PM PDT. The tornado moved through several or (STO)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 2
1970s 4
1980s 3
1990s 7
2000s 4
2010s 2
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 18
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 6
Apr 11
May 1
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Manteca been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Manteca from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Manteca

Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 23, 1981 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on April 1, 1996 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 4, 1978 — 2.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 1, 2025.

What the record shows near Manteca

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Manteca, with 7 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Manteca record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Manteca, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Manteca is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Manteca has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Manteca, CA had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Manteca. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Manteca?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Manteca, with 11 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 Manteca?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Manteca was an EF0 on April 1, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Manteca?
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