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San Ramon, CA Tornado History — 11 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has San Ramon, CA had?

San Ramon has had 11 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near San Ramon?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Ramon was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.

When is tornado season in San Ramon?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Ramon, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 11 tornadoes on record near San Ramon.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
11
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near San Ramon

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 0
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1980s 4
1990s 4
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 7
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 1
Mar 1
Apr 2
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near San Ramon been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Ramon from any of the 11 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near San Ramon

Costliest Tornado
F2 on January 11, 1951 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on January 11, 1951 — 5.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 23, 2010.

What the record shows near San Ramon

The 1980s were the busiest decade near San Ramon, with 4 of the 11 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The San Ramon record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near San Ramon, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Ramon is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years San Ramon has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2010 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 Ramon, CA had?
Since 1950, 11 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Ramon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in San Ramon?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Ramon, with 3 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 Ramon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Ramon was an EF1 on January 23, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Ramon?
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