Walnut Creek, CA Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Walnut Creek, CA had?
Walnut Creek has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Walnut Creek?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Walnut Creek was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
When is tornado season in Walnut Creek?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Walnut Creek, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Walnut Creek.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Walnut Creek
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 Walnut Creek been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Walnut Creek from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Walnut Creek
What the record shows near Walnut Creek
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Walnut Creek, with 5 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Walnut Creek record runs from the 1980s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Walnut Creek, 10 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Walnut Creek is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Walnut Creek has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.