How many tornadoes has Sacramento, CA had?
Sacramento has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Sacramento?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sacramento was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Sacramento?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sacramento, with 7 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Sacramento.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
24
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 Sacramento
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
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
9
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
19
EF1
4
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
7
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Sacramento been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sacramento from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sacramento
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 November 8, 2022.
What the record shows near Sacramento
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Sacramento, with 9 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Sacramento record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sacramento, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sacramento is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Sacramento has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Sacramento, CA had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sacramento. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Sacramento?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sacramento, 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 Sacramento?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sacramento was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sacramento?
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