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Lakeside, CA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lakeside, CA had?

Lakeside has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Lakeside?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lakeside was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.

When is tornado season in Lakeside?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lakeside, with 5 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Lakeside.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
14
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
February
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Lakeside

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 2
1980s 3
1990s 4
2000s 4

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 9
EF1 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 5
Mar 4
Apr 1
May 0
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Lakeside been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lakeside from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Lakeside

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 22, 2007.

What the record shows near Lakeside

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lakeside, with 4 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 4 so far. The Lakeside record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lakeside, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lakeside is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Lakeside has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Lakeside, CA had?
Since 1950, 14 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lakeside. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lakeside?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lakeside, with 5 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 Lakeside?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lakeside was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lakeside?
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