How many tornadoes has Rio Linda, CA had?
Rio Linda has had 25 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Rio Linda?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rio Linda was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.
When is tornado season in Rio Linda?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rio Linda, with 7 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 25 tornadoes on record near Rio Linda.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
25
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rio Linda
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
12 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
1
2019
1
2018
1
2017
2
2016
0
2015
1
2014
3
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
4
1990s
2
2000s
6
2010s
10
2020s
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
20
EF1
4
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
7
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Rio Linda been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rio Linda from any of the 25 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rio Linda
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — $1.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 11, 2017 — 130 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on December 24, 2015 — 6.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on November 18, 2020.
What the record shows near Rio Linda
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Rio Linda, with 10 of the 25 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Rio Linda record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rio Linda, 24 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rio Linda is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Rio Linda has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 12 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Rio Linda, CA had?
Since 1950, 25 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rio Linda. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Rio Linda?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rio Linda was an EF0 on November 18, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Rio Linda?
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