How many tornadoes has Adelanto, CA had?
Adelanto has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Adelanto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Adelanto was an EF0 on September 9, 2021.
When is tornado season in Adelanto?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Adelanto, with 7 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Adelanto.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
17
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Adelanto
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
6
1980s
1
1990s
4
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
1
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
12
EF1
4
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
7
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Adelanto been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Adelanto from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Adelanto
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 4, 1976 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 14, 2004 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 18, 1997 — 9.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 9, 2021.
What the record shows near Adelanto
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Adelanto, with 6 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Adelanto record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Adelanto, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Adelanto is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Adelanto has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Adelanto, CA had?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Adelanto. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Adelanto?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Adelanto, with 7 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 Adelanto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Adelanto was an EF0 on September 9, 2021.
How do I get tornado warnings for Adelanto?
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