How many tornadoes has Petaluma, CA had?
Petaluma has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Petaluma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Petaluma was an EF1 on March 18, 2011.
When is tornado season in Petaluma?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Petaluma, with 6 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 11 tornadoes on record near Petaluma.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Petaluma
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
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1980s
1
1990s
6
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
1
EF1
9
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
6
Have any tornadoes near Petaluma been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Petaluma from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Petaluma
Costliest Tornado
F1 on December 2, 1992 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 1, 1958 — 15.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on March 18, 2011.
What the record shows near Petaluma
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Petaluma, with 6 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Petaluma record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Petaluma, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Petaluma is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Petaluma has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Petaluma, CA had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Petaluma. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Petaluma?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Petaluma, with 6 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 Petaluma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Petaluma was an EF1 on March 18, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for Petaluma?
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