Prunedale, CA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Prunedale, CA had?
Prunedale has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Prunedale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Prunedale was an EF0 on January 6, 2019.
When is tornado season in Prunedale?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Prunedale, with 6 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Prunedale.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Prunedale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 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 Prunedale been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Prunedale from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Prunedale
What the record shows near Prunedale
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Prunedale, with 4 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Prunedale record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Prunedale, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Prunedale is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Prunedale has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.