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Lemon Grove, CA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Lemon Grove, CA had?

Lemon Grove has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Lemon Grove?

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

When is tornado season in Lemon Grove?

February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lemon Grove, with 5 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Lemon Grove.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
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 Lemon Grove

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 3
2000s 3

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 8
EF1 4

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Lemon Grove been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lemon Grove from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Lemon Grove

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 Lemon Grove

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Lemon Grove, with 3 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 3 so far. The Lemon Grove record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Lemon Grove, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lemon Grove is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove, CA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lemon Grove. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lemon Grove?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lemon Grove, 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 Lemon Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lemon Grove was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lemon Grove?
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