Monterey, CA Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Monterey, CA had?
Monterey has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Monterey?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Monterey was an EF0 on December 22, 2012.
When is tornado season in Monterey?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Monterey, with 4 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Monterey.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Monterey
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Monterey been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Monterey from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Monterey
What the record shows near Monterey
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Monterey, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Monterey record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Monterey, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Monterey is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Monterey has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.