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Montclair, CA Tornado History — 27 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Montclair, CA had?

Montclair has had 27 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Montclair?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Montclair was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.

When is tornado season in Montclair?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Montclair, with 8 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 27 tornadoes on record near Montclair.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
27
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Montclair

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 1
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 0

What storm spotters reported near Montclair

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Montclair and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on May 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Montclair totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 9, 2025
1 NNW Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA
[Landspout] Time of occurrence is approximate. Dust devil did damage to a carport. (SGX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 7
1990s 8
2000s 6
2020s 2

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 20
EF1 6
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 4
Feb 5
Mar 8
Apr 0
May 1
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 3
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Montclair been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Montclair from any of the 27 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Montclair

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 16, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1982 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 13, 2025.

What the record shows near Montclair

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Montclair, with 8 of the 27 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Montclair record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Montclair, 26 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Montclair is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Montclair has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Montclair, CA had?
Since 1950, 27 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Montclair. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Montclair?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Montclair, with 8 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 Montclair?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Montclair was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Montclair?
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