Stanislaus County, California tornadoes

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13confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 1, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total131950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 13
StrongestF2Apr 27, 1953
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Stanislaus County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 6May: 0Jun: 0Jul: 0Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 1Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 13 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 1: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 5: 3: 46 PM: 0: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
5
EF1
7
EF2
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, April 27, 1953

0.1 mile path Longest path

3.04 miles, EF1

November 15, 2015, whole path Widest

150 yards, EF1

November 15, 2015
Every tornado

All 13 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 1, 2025EF00.9 mi70 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF00.1 mi5 yd00
Dec 24, 2015EF00.23 mi30 yd00
Nov 15, 2015EF13.04 mi150 yd00
Apr 14, 2006F10.5 min/a00
Mar 20, 2005F00.1 min/a00
Dec 12, 1996F10.6 mi25 yd00
Apr 1, 1996F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jan 14, 1980F10.3 mi67 yd01
Mar 4, 1978F12.5 mi100 yd00
Mar 1, 1978F11.5 mi100 yd00
Apr 1, 1958F12 mi20 yd00
Apr 27, 1953F20.1 mi10 yd00
Cities

Cities in Stanislaus County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Nearby counties

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.