Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Tornado History — 39 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Rancho Santa Margarita, CA had?
Rancho Santa Margarita has had 39 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Rancho Santa Margarita?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rancho Santa Margarita was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Rancho Santa Margarita?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rancho Santa Margarita, with 8 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 39 tornadoes on record near Rancho Santa Margarita.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rancho Santa Margarita
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 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 Rancho Santa Margarita been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rancho Santa Margarita from any of the 39 tornadoes since 1950, though 8 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rancho Santa Margarita
What the record shows near Rancho Santa Margarita
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Rancho Santa Margarita, with 14 of the 39 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Rancho Santa Margarita record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rancho Santa Margarita, 37 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rancho Santa Margarita is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rancho Santa Margarita 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.