Santa Maria, CA Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Santa Maria, CA had?
Santa Maria has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Santa Maria?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Maria was an EF1 on February 7, 2024.
When is tornado season in Santa Maria?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Maria, with 2 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Santa Maria.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Santa Maria
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 Santa Maria been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Santa Maria from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Santa Maria
What the record shows near Santa Maria
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Santa Maria, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Santa Maria record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Santa Maria, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Santa Maria is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Santa Maria 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.