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Vacaville, CA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Vacaville, CA had?

Vacaville has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Vacaville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vacaville was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.

When is tornado season in Vacaville?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vacaville, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Vacaville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Vacaville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 1
2010s 4

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 8

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Vacaville been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Vacaville from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Vacaville

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on April 7, 2011 — $26K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on February 28, 2014 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on September 28, 2019 — 1.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 28, 2019.

What the record shows near Vacaville

The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Vacaville, with 4 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Vacaville record runs from the 1980s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Vacaville, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Vacaville is rated EF0, of which 8 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Vacaville has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Vacaville, CA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Vacaville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Vacaville?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vacaville, with 2 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 Vacaville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vacaville was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Vacaville?
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