Pomona, CA Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Pomona, CA had?
Pomona has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Pomona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pomona was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
When is tornado season in Pomona?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pomona, with 10 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Pomona.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Pomona
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Pomona
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Pomona and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on May 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Pomona totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
[Landspout] Time of occurrence is approximate. Dust devil did damage to a carport. (SGX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Pomona been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pomona from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 6 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Pomona
What the record shows near Pomona
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pomona, with 10 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Pomona record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Pomona, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pomona is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Pomona has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 2, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.