Seaside, CA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Seaside, CA had?
Seaside has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Seaside?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Seaside was an EF0 on December 22, 2012.
When is tornado season in Seaside?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Seaside, with 4 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Seaside.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Seaside
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 Seaside been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Seaside from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Seaside
What the record shows near Seaside
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Seaside, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Seaside record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Seaside, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Seaside is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Seaside has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.