Dana Point, CA Tornado History — 24 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Dana Point, CA had?
Dana Point has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Dana Point?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Dana Point was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
When is tornado season in Dana Point?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Dana Point, with 7 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Dana Point.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Dana Point
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 Dana Point been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Dana Point from any of the 24 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Dana Point
What the record shows near Dana Point
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Dana Point, with 11 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 3 so far. The Dana Point record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Dana Point, 23 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Dana Point is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Dana Point 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.