How many tornadoes has National City, CA had?
National City has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near National City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of National City was an F0 on February 23, 2005.
When is tornado season in National City?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near National City, with 5 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 11 tornadoes on record near National City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
2
1980s
3
1990s
3
2000s
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
7
EF1
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near National City been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of National City from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near National City
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on February 23, 2005.
What the record shows near National City
The 1980s were the busiest decade near National City, with 3 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The National City record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near National City, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near National City is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has National City, CA had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of National City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in National City?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near National City, 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 National City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of National City was an F0 on February 23, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for National City?
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