Oceanside, CA Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Oceanside, CA had?
Oceanside has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Oceanside?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oceanside was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
When is tornado season in Oceanside?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oceanside, with 5 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Oceanside.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oceanside
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 Oceanside been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Oceanside from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oceanside
What the record shows near Oceanside
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Oceanside, with 6 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 6 so far. The Oceanside record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oceanside, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oceanside is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Oceanside has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.