How many tornadoes has Shafter, CA had?
Shafter has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Shafter?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shafter was an EF0 on May 6, 2013.
When is tornado season in Shafter?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shafter, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Shafter.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Shafter
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 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
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1990s
5
2010s
2
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
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Shafter been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Shafter from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Shafter
Costliest Tornado
F0 on February 23, 1993 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on February 23, 1993 — 30 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on November 22, 1996 — 2.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2013.
What the record shows near Shafter
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Shafter, with 5 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Shafter record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Shafter, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Shafter is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Shafter has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Shafter, CA had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Shafter. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Shafter?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shafter, 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 Shafter?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shafter was an EF0 on May 6, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Shafter?
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