How many tornadoes has Orinda, CA had?
Orinda has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Orinda?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Orinda was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
When is tornado season in Orinda?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Orinda, with 2 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Orinda.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Orinda
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 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
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
1
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
5
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Orinda been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Orinda from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Orinda
Costliest Tornado
F1 on April 1, 1958 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 20, 2005 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 23, 2010.
What the record shows near Orinda
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Orinda, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Orinda record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Orinda, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Orinda is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Orinda has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Orinda, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Orinda. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Orinda?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Orinda, with 2 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 Orinda?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Orinda was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Orinda?
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