Newport Beach, CA Tornado History — 42 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Newport Beach, CA had?
Newport Beach has had 42 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Newport Beach?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Newport Beach was an EF0 on May 4, 2023.
When is tornado season in Newport Beach?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Newport Beach, with 10 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 42 tornadoes on record near Newport Beach.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Newport Beach
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Newport Beach been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Newport Beach from any of the 42 tornadoes since 1950, though 18 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Newport Beach
What the record shows near Newport Beach
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Newport Beach, with 18 of the 42 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Newport Beach record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Newport Beach, 39 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Newport Beach is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Newport Beach has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.