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East Rancho Dominguez, CA Tornado History — 56 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has East Rancho Dominguez, CA had?

East Rancho Dominguez has had 56 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near East Rancho Dominguez?

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

When is tornado season in East Rancho Dominguez?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Rancho Dominguez, with 11 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 56 tornadoes on record near East Rancho Dominguez.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
56
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.7
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near East Rancho Dominguez

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

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

What storm spotters reported near East Rancho Dominguez

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

December 25, 2025
2 WSW East Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in the neighborhood of Boyle Heights in Los Angeles County... CA for damage associated with a low-topped mini supe (LOX)

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 7
1970s 5
1980s 12
1990s 15
2000s 8
2010s 2
2020s 5

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 30
EF1 20
EF2 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 11
Feb 8
Mar 10
Apr 2
May 5
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 3
Oct 0
Nov 8
Dec 8

Have any tornadoes near East Rancho Dominguez been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of East Rancho Dominguez from any of the 56 tornadoes since 1950, though 50 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near East Rancho Dominguez

Costliest Tornado
F2 on March 1, 1983 — est. ~$27.5M (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 East Rancho Dominguez

The 1990s were the busiest decade near East Rancho Dominguez, with 15 of the 56 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The East Rancho Dominguez record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near East Rancho Dominguez, 50 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near East Rancho Dominguez is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years East Rancho Dominguez has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2023 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 Rancho Dominguez, CA had?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of East Rancho Dominguez. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in East Rancho Dominguez?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near East Rancho Dominguez, with 11 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 Rancho Dominguez?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of East Rancho Dominguez was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for East Rancho Dominguez?
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