How many tornadoes has San Pablo, CA had?
San Pablo has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near San Pablo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Pablo was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in San Pablo?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Pablo, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near San Pablo.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near San Pablo
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1980s
2
1990s
3
2000s
1
2010s
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
6
EF1
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near San Pablo been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Pablo from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near San Pablo
Costliest Tornado
F1 on April 1, 1958 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 20, 2005 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 7, 2011.
What the record shows near San Pablo
The 1990s were the busiest decade near San Pablo, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The San Pablo record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near San Pablo, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Pablo is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years San Pablo has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has San Pablo, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Pablo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in San Pablo?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Pablo, 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 Pablo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Pablo was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Pablo?
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