South Lake Tahoe, CA Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has South Lake Tahoe, CA had?
South Lake Tahoe has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near South Lake Tahoe?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Lake Tahoe was an EF0 on September 21, 2017.
When is tornado season in South Lake Tahoe?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Lake Tahoe, with 2 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 5 tornadoes on record near South Lake Tahoe.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near South Lake Tahoe
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 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 South Lake Tahoe been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Lake Tahoe from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near South Lake Tahoe
What the record shows near South Lake Tahoe
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Lake Tahoe, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Lake Tahoe record runs from the 2000s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near South Lake Tahoe, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Lake Tahoe is rated EF0, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years South Lake Tahoe has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2017 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.