Vincent, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Vincent, CA had?
Vincent has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Vincent?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Vincent was an EF0 on September 9, 2021.
When is tornado season in Vincent?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Vincent, with 3 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 Vincent
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 Vincent been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Vincent from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Vincent
About Tornadoes in Vincent
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Vincent, California has experienced 9 tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records. All of these events have been rated EF0, the weakest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage to structures and vegetation. No tornado-related fatalities have been recorded in this area during the period of record.
Tornado activity near Vincent has been sporadic across the decades. A single event occurred in the 1950s, followed by none in the 1960s and 1970s. One tornado was recorded in the 1980s, two in the 1990s, and activity increased slightly in the 2000s with four events. The most recent decade has seen one tornado as of 2021. September stands out as the peak month for tornado occurrence in this area, accounting for 3 of the 9 total events.
The costliest tornado on record struck on June 5, 1987, causing $27.5 million in property damage despite its F0 rating. This event had a relatively short path length of 0.2 miles and a maximum width of just 20 yards. The longest and widest tornado occurred on September 1, 2007, traveling 13.1 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards and causing $175,000 in damage. The most recent tornado touched down on September 9, 2021, traveling 1.8 miles with a maximum width of 9 yards and causing no reported property damage.
The exclusively EF0 rating of all recorded tornadoes in this area indicates that Vincent has experienced only weak tornadoes with wind speeds estimated between 65 and 85 miles per hour. While tornadoes can occur in California, they are considerably less frequent than in the central and southeastern United States, where atmospheric conditions more regularly support the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes.