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Seaside, CA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

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.

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 1
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 2
1990s 3
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 4
EF1 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 4

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

Costliest Tornado
F1 on December 6, 1992 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 6, 1992 — 73 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on December 6, 1992 — 7.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on December 22, 2012.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Seaside, CA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Seaside. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Seaside?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Seaside, with 4 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 Seaside?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Seaside was an EF0 on December 22, 2012.
How do I get tornado warnings for Seaside?
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