Desert Hot Springs, CA Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Desert Hot Springs, CA had?
Desert Hot Springs has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Desert Hot Springs?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Desert Hot Springs was an EF0 on July 19, 2015.
When is tornado season in Desert Hot Springs?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Desert Hot Springs, with 2 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Desert Hot Springs.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Desert Hot Springs
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 Desert Hot Springs been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Desert Hot Springs from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Desert Hot Springs
What the record shows near Desert Hot Springs
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Desert Hot Springs, with 2 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Desert Hot Springs record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Desert Hot Springs, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Desert Hot Springs is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Desert Hot Springs has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.