How many tornadoes has Oroville, CA had?
Oroville has had 21 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Oroville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oroville was an EF1 on December 19, 2023.
When is tornado season in Oroville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oroville, with 4 on record. April through June account for 9 of the 21 tornadoes on record near Oroville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
21
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oroville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
1
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
4
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
8
2000s
2
2010s
6
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
10
EF1
9
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Have any tornadoes near Oroville been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Oroville from any of the 21 tornadoes since 1950, though 6 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oroville
Costliest Tornado
F2 on February 10, 1994 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 25, 2011 — 120 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on May 25, 2011 — 26.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on December 19, 2023.
What the record shows near Oroville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Oroville, with 8 of the 21 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Oroville record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oroville, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oroville is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Oroville has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Oroville, CA had?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Oroville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Oroville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oroville, with 4 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 Oroville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oroville was an EF1 on December 19, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Oroville?
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