How many tornadoes has Wasco, CA had?
Wasco has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Wasco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wasco was an EF0 on May 6, 2013.
When is tornado season in Wasco?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wasco, with 3 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Wasco.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wasco
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
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1990s
3
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
5
EF1
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Wasco been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Wasco from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wasco
Costliest Tornado
F0 on February 23, 1993 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 1, 1964 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on November 1, 1964 — 1.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 6, 2013.
What the record shows near Wasco
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Wasco, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Wasco record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wasco, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wasco is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Wasco 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 Wasco, CA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wasco. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Wasco?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wasco, with 3 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 Wasco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wasco was an EF0 on May 6, 2013.
How do I get tornado warnings for Wasco?
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