Glen Avon, CA Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Glen Avon, CA had?
Glen Avon has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Glen Avon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Glen Avon was an EF0 on September 9, 2012.
When is tornado season in Glen Avon?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Glen Avon, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Glen Avon.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Glen Avon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Glen Avon
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Glen Avon and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on May 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Glen Avon totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
[Landspout] Time of occurrence is approximate. Dust devil did damage to a carport. (SGX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Glen Avon been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Glen Avon from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 5 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Glen Avon
What the record shows near Glen Avon
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Glen Avon, with 8 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Glen Avon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Glen Avon, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Glen Avon is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Glen Avon has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.