Mountain View, CA Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Mountain View, CA had?
Mountain View has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Mountain View?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mountain View was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Mountain View?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mountain View, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Mountain View.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mountain View
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 Mountain View been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Mountain View from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mountain View
What the record shows near Mountain View
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mountain View, with 6 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Mountain View record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mountain View, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mountain View is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Mountain View has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.