North Highlands, CA Tornado History — 26 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.