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South Yuba City, CA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Yuba City, CA had?

South Yuba City has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near South Yuba City?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Yuba City was an EF0 on February 2, 2019.

When is tornado season in South Yuba City?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Yuba City, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 15 tornadoes on record near South Yuba City.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
15
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Yuba City

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 1
2017 1
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 3
2011 1
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1990s 3
2000s 3
2010s 8

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 9
EF1 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 1
Mar 3
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 2
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 3
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near South Yuba City been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Yuba City from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near South Yuba City

Costliest Tornado
F1 on January 7, 1993 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on October 22, 2012 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 1, 2011 — 5.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on February 2, 2019.

What the record shows near South Yuba City

The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near South Yuba City, with 8 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The South Yuba City record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Yuba City, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Yuba City is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Yuba City has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Yuba City, CA had?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Yuba City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in South Yuba City?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Yuba City, 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 South Yuba City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Yuba City was an EF0 on February 2, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Yuba City?
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