How many tornadoes has Napa, CA had?
Napa has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Napa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Napa was an EF0 on April 27, 2016.
When is tornado season in Napa?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Napa, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Napa.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Napa
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
1
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
2
2010s
2
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
6
EF1
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
3
Have any tornadoes near Napa been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Napa from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Napa
Costliest Tornado
F1 on February 27, 1983 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on December 5, 1998 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 27, 2016.
What the record shows near Napa
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Napa, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Napa record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Napa, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Napa is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Napa has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Napa, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Napa. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Napa?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Napa, with 3 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 Napa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Napa was an EF0 on April 27, 2016.
How do I get tornado warnings for Napa?
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