Watsonville, CA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Watsonville, CA had?
Watsonville has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Watsonville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Watsonville was an EF1 on December 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Watsonville?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Watsonville, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Watsonville.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Watsonville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 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 Watsonville been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Watsonville from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Watsonville
What the record shows near Watsonville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Watsonville, with 4 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Watsonville record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Watsonville, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Watsonville is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Watsonville has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.