Martinez, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Martinez, CA had?
Martinez has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Martinez?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Martinez was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in Martinez?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Martinez, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Martinez.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Martinez
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 Martinez been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Martinez from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Martinez
What the record shows near Martinez
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Martinez, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Martinez record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Martinez, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Martinez is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Martinez has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.