Pittsburg, CA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pittsburg, CA had?
Pittsburg has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Pittsburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pittsburg was an Unrated on April 21, 2022.
When is tornado season in Pittsburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pittsburg, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Pittsburg.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pittsburg
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 Pittsburg been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pittsburg from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pittsburg
What the record shows near Pittsburg
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pittsburg, with 5 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pittsburg record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pittsburg, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pittsburg is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Pittsburg is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Pittsburg 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.