As with most areas, the majority of tornadoes in California are weak, with winds under 110 mph. However tornadoes as strong as F3 have been recorded, suggesting winds in excess of 135 mph.
Yes, there are tornadoes in California as strong as F3.
There were no recorded tornadoes in California in 2003.
On averages there are 11 tornadoes in California a year.
Tornadoes happen in both northern and southern California.
There were 8 tornadoes in California in 2010.
A total of 9 tornadoes hit California in 2011.
There were 30 confirmed tornadoes in California in 2005, all rated F0 or F1.
It varies from year to year, but on average California gets 11 tornadoes annually.
As of November 30, 2012 the last confirmed tornado in California was on November 9.
Generally not. While tornadoes do occur in California they are usually weak and, to date, nobody in California has ever been killed by a tornado.
The winds in tornadoes are fast, but tornadoes themselves do not necessarily move fast. Some tornadoes do move very fast. A few have traveled at over 70 mph. Meanwhile, others have crawled along at less than 10 mph, with some not moving at all. A typical tornado moves at 30 to 35 mph.
Indiana experiences more tornadoes.