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East Hemet, CA Tornado History — 18 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has East Hemet, CA had?

East Hemet has had 18 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near East Hemet?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Hemet was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.

When is tornado season in East Hemet?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Hemet, with 5 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 18 tornadoes on record near East Hemet.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
18
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near East Hemet

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1990s 3
2000s 9
2010s 4
2020s 1

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 14
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near East Hemet been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of East Hemet from any of the 18 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near East Hemet

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — $350K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 2.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 8, 2022.

What the record shows near East Hemet

The 2000s were the busiest decade near East Hemet, with 9 of the 18 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The East Hemet record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near East Hemet, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Hemet is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years East Hemet has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has East Hemet, CA had?
Since 1950, 18 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Hemet. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in East Hemet?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Hemet, 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 East Hemet?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Hemet was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for East Hemet?
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