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North Highlands, CA Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Highlands, CA had?

North Highlands has had 26 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near North Highlands?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Highlands was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.

When is tornado season in North Highlands?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Highlands, with 7 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 26 tornadoes on record near North Highlands.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
26
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Highlands

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 1
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 1
2014 3
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 4
1990s 2
2000s 6
2010s 10
2020s 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 20
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 7
Mar 4
Apr 5
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near North Highlands been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of North Highlands from any of the 26 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Highlands

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 8, 2022 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 8, 2022.

What the record shows near North Highlands

The 2010s were the busiest decade near North Highlands, with 10 of the 26 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The North Highlands record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Highlands, 25 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Highlands is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years North Highlands has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Highlands, CA had?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Highlands. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in North Highlands?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Highlands, with 7 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 North Highlands?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Highlands was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Highlands?
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