How many tornadoes has Woodland, CA had?
Woodland has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Woodland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Woodland was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
When is tornado season in Woodland?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodland, with 5 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Woodland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
17
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Woodland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
1
2018
0
2017
1
2016
1
2015
0
2014
3
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
2
1990s
1
2000s
6
2010s
6
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
15
EF1
1
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Woodland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Woodland from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Woodland
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 22, 1983 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on January 11, 2017 — 130 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on March 26, 2014 — 4.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 28, 2019.
What the record shows near Woodland
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Woodland, with 6 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 6 so far. The Woodland record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Woodland, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Woodland is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Woodland has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Woodland, CA had?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Woodland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Woodland?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodland, with 5 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 Woodland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Woodland was an EF0 on September 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Woodland?
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