Lake Forest, CA Tornado History — 34 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lake Forest, CA had?
Lake Forest has had 34 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Forest?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Forest was an EF0 on February 23, 2023.
When is tornado season in Lake Forest?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Forest, with 9 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 34 tornadoes on record near Lake Forest.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lake Forest
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Lake Forest been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lake Forest from any of the 34 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Forest
What the record shows near Lake Forest
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lake Forest, with 14 of the 34 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Lake Forest record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Forest, 33 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Forest is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lake Forest has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.