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Chino, CA Tornado History — 33 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Chino, CA had?

Chino has had 33 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Chino?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chino was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.

When is tornado season in Chino?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chino, with 8 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 33 tornadoes on record near Chino.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
33
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Chino

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 2
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 1
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Chino

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Chino and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on May 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Chino totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 9, 2025
1 NNW Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA
[Landspout] Time of occurrence is approximate. Dust devil did damage to a carport. (SGX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 4
1980s 6
1990s 12
2000s 6
2020s 3

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 23
EF1 9
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 7
Mar 8
Apr 0
May 2
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 5
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Chino been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Chino from any of the 33 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Chino

Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 17, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1982 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 13, 2025.

What the record shows near Chino

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Chino, with 12 of the 33 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Chino record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Chino, 32 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chino is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Chino has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Chino, CA had?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chino. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Chino?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chino, with 8 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 Chino?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chino was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Chino?
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