How many tornadoes has Carlsbad, CA had?
Carlsbad has had 18 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Carlsbad?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carlsbad was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
When is tornado season in Carlsbad?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carlsbad, with 5 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 18 tornadoes on record near Carlsbad.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
18
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Carlsbad
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 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
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
6
2000s
8
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
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
3
Have any tornadoes near Carlsbad been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Carlsbad from any of the 18 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Carlsbad
Costliest Tornado
F0 on February 15, 1992 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 18, 1978 — 80 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 22, 2007.
What the record shows near Carlsbad
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Carlsbad, with 8 of the 18 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Carlsbad record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Carlsbad, 18 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Carlsbad is rated EF1, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Carlsbad has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Carlsbad, CA had?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Carlsbad. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Carlsbad?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carlsbad, with 5 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 Carlsbad?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carlsbad was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
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