Encinitas, CA Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.