Fountain Valley, CA Tornado History — 48 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Fountain Valley, CA had?
Fountain Valley has had 48 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Fountain Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fountain Valley was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
When is tornado season in Fountain Valley?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fountain Valley, with 10 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 48 tornadoes on record near Fountain Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Fountain Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 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 Fountain Valley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Fountain Valley from any of the 48 tornadoes since 1950, though 19 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Fountain Valley
What the record shows near Fountain Valley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Fountain Valley, with 17 of the 48 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Fountain Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Fountain Valley, 44 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fountain Valley is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Fountain Valley has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.