How many tornadoes has San Mateo, CA had?
San Mateo has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near San Mateo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Mateo was an F1 on March 20, 2005.
When is tornado season in San Mateo?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Mateo, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near San Mateo.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1980s
1
1990s
5
2000s
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
4
EF1
3
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near San Mateo been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Mateo from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near San Mateo
Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on May 5, 1998 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on March 20, 2005.
What the record shows near San Mateo
The 1990s were the busiest decade near San Mateo, with 5 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 1 so far. The San Mateo record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near San Mateo, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Mateo is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has San Mateo, CA had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Mateo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in San Mateo?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Mateo, with 2 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 San Mateo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Mateo was an F1 on March 20, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Mateo?
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