Laguna Niguel, CA Tornado History — 28 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.