Kings County tornado history

8 tornadoes touched Kings County, California between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.1 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Apr 5, 1980).

8tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 1 injured

15 milongest path · 1980

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F05

(E)F12

(E)F21

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: March.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Apr 5, 1980	F2	15 mi	10 yd	1
Nov 1, 1964	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0
Nov 22, 1996	F1	0.8 mi	20 yd	0
Nov 22, 1996	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 12, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Mar 12, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 12, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Nov 22, 1996	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0
Nov 22, 1996	F1	0.8 mi	20 yd	0
Mar 12, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 12, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 12, 1991	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 5, 1980	F2	15 mi	10 yd	1
Nov 1, 1964	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0

How many tornadoes has Kings County, California had?

8 tornadoes touched Kings County, California between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.1 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Kings County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Apr 5, 1980, with a 15-mile path.

When is tornado season in Kings County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in March (3 of 8). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

Right now: live tornado warnings map · alerts for your location. Dates link to that day’s full storm reports where available (2004 onward).