How many tornadoes has Oildale, CA had?
Oildale has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Oildale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oildale was an EF0 on June 2, 2019.
When is tornado season in Oildale?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oildale, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Oildale.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oildale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1990s
4
2010s
3
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
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Oildale been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Oildale from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oildale
Costliest Tornado
F0 on February 23, 1993 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on June 2, 2019 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on November 22, 1996 — 2.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 2, 2019.
What the record shows near Oildale
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Oildale, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Oildale record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oildale, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oildale is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Oildale has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Oildale, CA had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oildale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Oildale?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oildale, 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 Oildale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oildale was an EF0 on June 2, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Oildale?
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