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Laguna Niguel, CA Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Laguna Niguel, CA had?

Laguna Niguel has had 28 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Laguna Niguel?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laguna Niguel was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.

When is tornado season in Laguna Niguel?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laguna Niguel, with 7 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 28 tornadoes on record near Laguna Niguel.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
28
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
7 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Laguna Niguel

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 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 4
1970s 1
1980s 6
1990s 12
2000s 3
2010s 1

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 15
EF1 12
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Laguna Niguel been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Laguna Niguel from any of the 28 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Laguna Niguel

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
F0 on February 7, 1994 — 9.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 19, 2010.

What the record shows near Laguna Niguel

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Laguna Niguel, with 12 of the 28 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Laguna Niguel record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Laguna Niguel, 27 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Laguna Niguel is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel, CA had?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Laguna Niguel. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Laguna Niguel?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laguna Niguel was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.
How do I get tornado warnings for Laguna Niguel?
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