Banning, CA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Banning, CA had?
Banning has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Banning?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Banning was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Banning?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Banning, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Banning.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Banning
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Banning been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Banning from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Banning
What the record shows near Banning
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Banning, with 6 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Banning record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Banning, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Banning is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Banning has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.