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Ladera Ranch, CA Tornado History — 30 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Ladera Ranch, CA had?

Ladera Ranch has had 30 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Ladera Ranch?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ladera Ranch was an EF0 on May 22, 2008.

When is tornado season in Ladera Ranch?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ladera Ranch, with 7 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 30 tornadoes on record near Ladera Ranch.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
30
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Ladera Ranch

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 1
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 4
1970s 2
1980s 6
1990s 12
2000s 5

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 17
EF1 12
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 6
Feb 7
Mar 3
Apr 2
May 1
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 6
Dec 4

Have any tornadoes near Ladera Ranch been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Ladera Ranch from any of the 30 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Ladera Ranch

Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 17, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 11, 1997 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 22, 2008.

What the record shows near Ladera Ranch

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Ladera Ranch, with 12 of the 30 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 5 so far. The Ladera Ranch record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Ladera Ranch, 29 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ladera Ranch is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Ladera Ranch has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Ladera Ranch, CA had?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ladera Ranch. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Ladera Ranch?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ladera Ranch, with 7 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 Ladera Ranch?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ladera Ranch was an EF0 on May 22, 2008.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ladera Ranch?
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