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Jurupa Valley, CA Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Jurupa Valley, CA had?

Jurupa Valley has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Jurupa Valley?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jurupa Valley was an EF0 on September 9, 2012.

When is tornado season in Jurupa Valley?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jurupa Valley, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Jurupa Valley.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
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 Jurupa Valley

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 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 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 4
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Jurupa Valley

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Jurupa Valley 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 Jurupa Valley totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 9, 2025
1 NNW Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA
[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

1950s 1
1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 2
1990s 4
2000s 9
2010s 2

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 19
EF1 2
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 5
Mar 4
Apr 1
May 5
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Jurupa Valley been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Jurupa Valley from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 5 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Jurupa Valley

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 16, 1977 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on February 24, 2001 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 9, 2012.

What the record shows near Jurupa Valley

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Jurupa Valley, with 9 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Jurupa Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Jurupa Valley, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Jurupa Valley is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Jurupa Valley 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Jurupa Valley, CA had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Jurupa Valley. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Jurupa Valley?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Jurupa Valley, 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 Jurupa Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Jurupa Valley was an EF0 on September 9, 2012.
How do I get tornado warnings for Jurupa Valley?
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