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Corona, CA Tornado History — 36 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Corona, CA had?

Corona has had 36 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Corona?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corona was an EF0 on February 23, 2023.

When is tornado season in Corona?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corona, with 8 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 36 tornadoes on record near Corona.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
36
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Corona

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 1
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 4
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Corona

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Corona 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 Corona 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

1950s 1
1960s 3
1970s 3
1980s 6
1990s 10
2000s 9
2010s 2
2020s 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 26
EF1 9
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Corona been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Corona from any of the 36 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Corona

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
EF0 on February 23, 2023.

What the record shows near Corona

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Corona, with 10 of the 36 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Corona record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Corona, 35 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Corona is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Corona has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Corona, CA had?
Since 1950, 36 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Corona. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Corona?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Corona, 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 Corona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Corona was an EF0 on February 23, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Corona?
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