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Menifee, CA Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Menifee, CA had?

Menifee has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Menifee?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Menifee was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.

When is tornado season in Menifee?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Menifee, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Menifee.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Menifee

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 4
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 1
1980s 1
1990s 4
2000s 11
2010s 3
2020s 1

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 18
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 4
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 5
Jun 0
Jul 3
Aug 2
Sep 1
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Menifee been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Menifee from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Menifee

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — $350K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 2.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 8, 2022.

What the record shows near Menifee

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Menifee, with 11 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Menifee record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Menifee, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Menifee is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Menifee has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Menifee, CA had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Menifee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Menifee?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Menifee, 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 Menifee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Menifee was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Menifee?
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