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North Tustin, CA Tornado History — 47 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has North Tustin, CA had?

North Tustin has had 47 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near North Tustin?

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

When is tornado season in North Tustin?

January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Tustin, with 10 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 47 tornadoes on record near North Tustin.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
47
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
10 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near North Tustin

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 3
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 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 6
1970s 4
1980s 7
1990s 17
2000s 7
2010s 1
2020s 4

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 26
EF1 18
EF2 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 10
Feb 9
Mar 6
Apr 2
May 3
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 9
Dec 6

Have any tornadoes near North Tustin been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of North Tustin from any of the 47 tornadoes since 1950, though 19 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near North Tustin

Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 17, 1993 — 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 North Tustin

The 1990s were the busiest decade near North Tustin, with 17 of the 47 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The North Tustin record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near North Tustin, 44 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near North Tustin is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years North Tustin has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has North Tustin, CA had?
Since 1950, 47 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of North Tustin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in North Tustin?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near North Tustin, with 10 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 North Tustin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of North Tustin was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for North Tustin?
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