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Walnut Creek, CA Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
10
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 Walnut Creek

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 3
1990s 5
2010s 2

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 9
EF1 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

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

Costliest Tornado
F0 on April 25, 1994 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on December 5, 1998 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 23, 2010 — 1.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 7, 2011.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Walnut Creek, CA had?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Walnut Creek. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Walnut Creek?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Walnut Creek was an EF0 on April 7, 2011.
How do I get tornado warnings for Walnut Creek?
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