Stockton, CA Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Stockton, CA had?
Stockton has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Stockton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stockton was an EF0 on April 1, 2025.
When is tornado season in Stockton?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stockton, with 11 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stockton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Stockton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Stockton from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stockton
About Tornadoes in Stockton
This overview was written July 29, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Stockton lies in San Joaquin County, on the flat delta plain of California's Central Valley, where springtime clashes between lingering Pacific storm systems and warming valley air can spin up short-lived tornadoes. That spring signature runs through the city's tornado history: F0 tornadoes touched down on April 28, 1970, and April 24, 1971, an F1 struck on April 19, 1988, and F0 tornadoes touched down around the city on April 1, 1996. April activity has continued in the modern era, with an EF0 on April 11, 2012, a tornado on April 21, 2022, and an EF0 that touched down on April 1, 2025.
The cool months have produced tornadoes near Stockton as well. F0 tornadoes touched down on January 23, 1981, on February 19, 1998, and on December 26, 2005, and an EF1 touched down on January 23, 2010, a reminder that winter storms pushing into the valley can occasionally turn tornadic here. Earlier events round out the picture: an F1 tornado struck on June 1, 1967, and an F0 followed on October 16, 1969, while late-winter systems brought F0 touchdowns on March 27, 1991, and March 24, 1995.