Visalia, CA Tornado History — 18 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Visalia, CA had?
Visalia has had 18 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Visalia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Visalia was an EF0 on March 22, 2018.
When is tornado season in Visalia?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Visalia, with 7 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 18 tornadoes on record near Visalia.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Visalia
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 Visalia been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Visalia from any of the 18 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Visalia
What the record shows near Visalia
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Visalia, with 7 of the 18 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Visalia record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Visalia, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Visalia is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Visalia has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.