How many tornadoes has Santa Paula, CA had?
Santa Paula has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Santa Paula?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Paula was an EF0 on February 13, 2025.
When is tornado season in Santa Paula?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Paula, with 3 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Santa Paula.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
8
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 Santa Paula
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1980s
1
1990s
2
2000s
2
2010s
2
2020s
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
8
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Santa Paula been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Santa Paula from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Santa Paula
Costliest Tornado
F0 on December 7, 1992 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 21, 2010 — 67 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on January 21, 2010 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on February 13, 2025.
What the record shows near Santa Paula
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Santa Paula, with 2 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Santa Paula record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Santa Paula, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Santa Paula is rated EF0, of which 8 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Santa Paula has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Santa Paula, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Santa Paula. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Santa Paula?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Paula, 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 Santa Paula?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Paula was an EF0 on February 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Santa Paula?
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