How many tornadoes has Yuba City, CA had?
Yuba City has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Yuba City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yuba City was an EF0 on February 2, 2019.
When is tornado season in Yuba City?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yuba City, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Yuba City.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Yuba City
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 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
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
1
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
7
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
8
EF1
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Yuba City been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Yuba City from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yuba City
Costliest Tornado
F1 on January 7, 1993 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on October 22, 2012 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 1, 2011 — 5.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on February 2, 2019.
What the record shows near Yuba City
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Yuba City, with 7 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Yuba City record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Yuba City, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Yuba City is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Yuba City has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Yuba City, CA had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Yuba City. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Yuba City?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yuba City, 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 Yuba City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yuba City was an EF0 on February 2, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Yuba City?
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