Redlands, CA Tornado History — 17 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Redlands, CA had?
Redlands has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Redlands?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Redlands was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Redlands?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Redlands, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Redlands.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Redlands
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Redlands
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Redlands 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 Redlands 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 Redlands been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Redlands from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Redlands
What the record shows near Redlands
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Redlands, with 6 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Redlands record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Redlands, 16 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Redlands is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Redlands 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.