Rancho Cordova, CA Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.