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Rancho Cordova, CA Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Rancho Cordova, CA had?

Rancho Cordova has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Rancho Cordova?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rancho Cordova was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.

When is tornado season in Rancho Cordova?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rancho Cordova, with 7 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Rancho Cordova.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Rancho Cordova

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 15 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 1
2022 1
2021 0
2020 2
2019 1
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 1
2014 3
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 4
1990s 2
2000s 6
2010s 10
2020s 4

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 22
EF1 5
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 7
Mar 4
Apr 5
May 1
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 2
Nov 3
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Rancho Cordova been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rancho Cordova from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Rancho Cordova

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 8, 2022 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on January 14, 2023.

What the record shows near Rancho Cordova

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Rancho Cordova, with 10 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Rancho Cordova record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Rancho Cordova, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rancho Cordova is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Rancho Cordova has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 15 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Rancho Cordova, CA had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rancho Cordova. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Rancho Cordova?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rancho Cordova, with 7 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 Rancho Cordova?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rancho Cordova was an EF0 on January 14, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Rancho Cordova?
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