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Encinitas, CA Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Encinitas, CA had?

Encinitas has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Encinitas?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Encinitas was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.

When is tornado season in Encinitas?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Encinitas, with 5 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Encinitas.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Encinitas

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 3
1990s 7
2000s 6

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 13
EF1 7

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Encinitas been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Encinitas from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Encinitas

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 22, 2007.

What the record shows near Encinitas

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Encinitas, with 7 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 6 so far. The Encinitas record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Encinitas, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Encinitas is rated EF1, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Encinitas 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Encinitas, CA had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Encinitas. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Encinitas?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Encinitas, 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 Encinitas?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Encinitas was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Encinitas?
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