How many tornadoes has Fallbrook, CA had?
Fallbrook has had 19 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fallbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fallbrook was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Fallbrook?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fallbrook, with 6 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 19 tornadoes on record near Fallbrook.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
19
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fallbrook
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
6
2000s
7
2010s
1
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
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
6
Mar
2
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
5
Nov
0
Dec
3
Have any tornadoes near Fallbrook been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fallbrook from any of the 19 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fallbrook
Costliest Tornado
F0 on February 15, 1992 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on December 18, 1978 — 80 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 8, 2022.
What the record shows near Fallbrook
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Fallbrook, with 7 of the 19 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Fallbrook record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fallbrook, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fallbrook is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fallbrook has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Fallbrook, CA had?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fallbrook. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Fallbrook?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fallbrook, with 6 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 Fallbrook?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fallbrook was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fallbrook?
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