Laguna Woods, CA Tornado History — 31 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Laguna Woods, CA had?
Laguna Woods has had 31 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Laguna Woods?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Laguna Woods was an EF1 on January 19, 2010.
When is tornado season in Laguna Woods?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Laguna Woods, with 8 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 31 tornadoes on record near Laguna Woods.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Laguna Woods
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 Woods been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Laguna Woods from any of the 31 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Laguna Woods
What the record shows near Laguna Woods
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Laguna Woods, with 14 of the 31 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Laguna Woods record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Laguna Woods, 30 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Laguna Woods is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Laguna Woods 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.