West Sacramento, CA Tornado History — 24 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has West Sacramento, CA had?
West Sacramento has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near West Sacramento?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Sacramento was an EF0 on November 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in West Sacramento?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Sacramento, with 7 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near West Sacramento
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 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 West Sacramento been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of West Sacramento from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near West Sacramento
About Tornadoes in West Sacramento
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
West Sacramento, California, has experienced 24 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Unlike the more tornado-prone regions of the central United States, tornadoes in this part of California tend to be relatively weak and short-lived, with the vast majority rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado intensity based on damage. Of the 24 recorded events, 19 were rated EF0, four reached EF1 intensity, and only one achieved EF2 strength.
Tornado activity in the West Sacramento area has increased in recent decades. The 1970s and 1990s each saw only two tornadoes, while the 1980s recorded four events. Activity picked up notably in the 2000s with six tornadoes, and the 2010s marked the most active decade on record with nine events. The 2020s have thus far recorded one tornado through the available data period.
The seasonal pattern for tornadoes near West Sacramento differs markedly from the spring and early summer peak common in much of the country. February stands out as the most active month locally, accounting for six of the 24 recorded tornadoes. This winter peak aligns with the passage of Pacific storm systems that occasionally produce brief tornadoes when atmospheric conditions align favorably.
Remarkably, none of the tornadoes on record in the West Sacramento area resulted in fatalities. The costliest and longest-tracked event occurred on December 24, 2015, when an EF1 tornado carved a 6.2-mile path with a maximum width of 100 yards, causing $1,000,000 in property damage but no injuries. The widest tornado on record was an EF0 that touched down on November 8, 2022, reaching 400 yards in width along a 0.8-mile path but causing no reported damage. This November 2022 event also stands as the most recent tornado recorded in the area.