How many tornadoes has La Mesa, CA had?
La Mesa has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near La Mesa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Mesa was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
When is tornado season in La Mesa?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Mesa, with 5 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 13 tornadoes on record near La Mesa.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near La Mesa
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 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
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
2
1980s
3
1990s
3
2000s
4
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
9
EF1
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near La Mesa been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of La Mesa from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near La Mesa
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 22, 2007.
What the record shows near La Mesa
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near La Mesa, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The La Mesa record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near La Mesa, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near La Mesa is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years La Mesa 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has La Mesa, CA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of La Mesa. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in La Mesa?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near La Mesa, 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 La Mesa?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of La Mesa was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for La Mesa?
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