How many tornadoes has Ramona, CA had?
Ramona has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Ramona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ramona was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
When is tornado season in Ramona?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ramona, with 4 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Ramona.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ramona
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
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
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
6
2000s
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
8
EF1
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
0
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
1
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Ramona been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Ramona from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ramona
Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on March 19, 1991 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on February 8, 1998 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 22, 2007.
What the record shows near Ramona
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Ramona, with 6 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 4 so far. The Ramona record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ramona, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ramona is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ramona 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ramona, CA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ramona. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Ramona?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ramona, with 4 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 Ramona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ramona was an EF0 on September 22, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Ramona?
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