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Morgan Hill, CA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Morgan Hill, CA had?

Morgan Hill has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Morgan Hill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Morgan Hill was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.

When is tornado season in Morgan Hill?

December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Morgan Hill, with 5 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Morgan Hill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
13
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 Morgan Hill

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 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 1
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1980s 3
1990s 2
2000s 2
2010s 4
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 9
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 1
Mar 1
Apr 3
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 5

Have any tornadoes near Morgan Hill been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Morgan Hill from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 5 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Morgan Hill

Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 3, 1987 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on December 22, 2012 — 1.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 14, 2024.

What the record shows near Morgan Hill

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Morgan Hill, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Morgan Hill record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Morgan Hill, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Morgan Hill is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Morgan Hill has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Morgan Hill, CA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Morgan Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Morgan Hill?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Morgan Hill, 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 Morgan Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Morgan Hill was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Morgan Hill?
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