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Apple Valley, CA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Apple Valley, CA had?

Apple Valley has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Apple Valley?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apple Valley was an EF0 on May 7, 2017.

When is tornado season in Apple Valley?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apple Valley, with 4 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Apple Valley.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Apple Valley

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 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 3
1980s 1
1990s 5
2000s 1
2010s 2

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 9
EF1 4
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Apple Valley been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Apple Valley from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Apple Valley

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 May 7, 2017.

What the record shows near Apple Valley

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Apple Valley, with 5 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Apple Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Apple Valley, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Apple Valley is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Apple Valley has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Apple Valley, CA had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Apple Valley. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Apple Valley?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apple Valley, with 4 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 Apple Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apple Valley was an EF0 on May 7, 2017.
How do I get tornado warnings for Apple Valley?
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