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Pleasanton, CA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pleasanton, CA had?

Pleasanton has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Pleasanton?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pleasanton was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.

When is tornado season in Pleasanton?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pleasanton, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Pleasanton.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pleasanton

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 4
1990s 7
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 8
EF1 3
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 2
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near Pleasanton been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pleasanton from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pleasanton

Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 23, 2010.

What the record shows near Pleasanton

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pleasanton, with 7 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Pleasanton record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pleasanton, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pleasanton is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, CA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pleasanton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Pleasanton?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pleasanton, with 3 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 Pleasanton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pleasanton was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pleasanton?
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