How many tornadoes has Perris, CA had?
Perris has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Perris?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Perris was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Perris?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Perris, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Perris.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
20
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Perris
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
10
2010s
3
2020s
1
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
17
EF1
2
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
5
Jun
0
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Perris been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Perris from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Perris
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — $350K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 2.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 8, 2022.
What the record shows near Perris
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Perris, with 10 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Perris record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Perris, 19 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Perris is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Perris 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Perris, CA had?
Since 1950, 20 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Perris. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Perris?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Perris, with 5 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 Perris?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Perris was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Perris?
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