Pacific Grove, CA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pacific Grove, CA had?
Pacific Grove has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Pacific Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pacific Grove was an EF0 on January 6, 2019.
When is tornado season in Pacific Grove?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pacific Grove, with 4 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Pacific Grove.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pacific Grove
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 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 Pacific Grove been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pacific Grove from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pacific Grove
What the record shows near Pacific Grove
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pacific Grove, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Pacific Grove record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pacific Grove, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pacific Grove is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Pacific Grove has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.