San Jose, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has San Jose, CA had?
San Jose has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near San Jose?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Jose was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in San Jose?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Jose, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near San Jose.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near San Jose
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 San Jose been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Jose from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near San Jose
What the record shows near San Jose
The 1990s were the busiest decade near San Jose, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The San Jose record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near San Jose, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Jose is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years San Jose has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.