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Aliso Viejo, CA Tornado History — 29 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Aliso Viejo, CA had?

Aliso Viejo has had 29 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Aliso Viejo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Aliso Viejo was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.

When is tornado season in Aliso Viejo?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Aliso Viejo, with 7 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 29 tornadoes on record near Aliso Viejo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
29
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Aliso Viejo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 4
1970s 2
1980s 6
1990s 12
2000s 3
2010s 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 15
EF1 13
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 7
Feb 6
Mar 3
Apr 2
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 6
Dec 4

Have any tornadoes near Aliso Viejo been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Aliso Viejo from any of the 29 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Aliso Viejo

Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 17, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 11, 1997 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 19, 2010.

What the record shows near Aliso Viejo

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Aliso Viejo, with 12 of the 29 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Aliso Viejo record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Aliso Viejo, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Aliso Viejo is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Aliso Viejo has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Aliso Viejo, CA had?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Aliso Viejo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Aliso Viejo?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Aliso Viejo, 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 Aliso Viejo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Aliso Viejo was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Aliso Viejo?
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