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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Chico as part of Butte County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Chico

26 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chico since 1950, injuring 7 people. The most recent was on December 19, 2023 (rated EF1).

EF0: 11EF011EF1: 11EF111EF2: 4EF24EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Chico

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 19, 1953F2Glenn County2 mi10 yd00
September 24, 1986F2Tehama County2 mi100 yd01
February 10, 1994F2Butte County0.3 mi20 yd02
May 25, 2011EF2Butte County0.2 mi10 yd00
May 25, 2011EF1Glenn County26.4 mi120 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
December 19, 2023EF1Butte County0.4 mi90 yd00
April 25, 2021EF0Tehama County2 mi50 yd00
January 4, 2021EF0Tehama County2.7 mi3 yd00
November 18, 2020EF0Butte County0.5 mi3 yd00
March 29, 2014EF0Butte County0 mi10 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Butte County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Red Flag Warning69September 12, 2026
Flood Advisory58April 12, 2026
Fire Weather Watch54September 12, 2026
Flood Warning42February 26, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning27May 3, 2026
Flash Flood Warning13November 15, 2024
Tornado Warning6April 12, 2026
Flood Watch1March 10, 2016
Heat Advisory0October 3, 2026
Wind Advisory0November 13, 2026

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