Murrieta, CA Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Murrieta, CA had?
Murrieta has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Murrieta?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Murrieta was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Murrieta?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Murrieta, with 5 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Murrieta.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Murrieta
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 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 Murrieta been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Murrieta from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Murrieta
What the record shows near Murrieta
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Murrieta, with 11 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Murrieta record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Murrieta, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Murrieta is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Murrieta 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.