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Rosamond, CA Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Rosamond, CA had?

Rosamond has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Rosamond?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosamond was an EF0 on September 1, 2007.

When is tornado season in Rosamond?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosamond, with 2 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Rosamond.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Rosamond

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 2

What storm spotters reported near Rosamond

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Rosamond and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on September 18, 2025 and the most recent on September 18, 2025. It is already counted in the Rosamond totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

September 18, 2025
4 NNW Palmdale, Los Angeles County, CA
[Landspout] At 305 PM PDT... a developing thunderstorm near Palmdale produced a weak landspout tornado (EF unknown)... confirmed by photos submitted by a member of the (LOX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1980s 1
1990s 2
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 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 0
May 0
Jun 2
Jul 1
Aug 2
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Rosamond been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rosamond from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Rosamond

Costliest Tornado
F0 on June 5, 1987 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on September 1, 2007 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on September 1, 2007 — 13.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 1, 2007.

What the record shows near Rosamond

The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Rosamond, with 4 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Rosamond record runs from the 1980s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Rosamond, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rosamond is rated EF0, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Rosamond has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 2, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Rosamond, CA had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rosamond. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Rosamond?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosamond, with 2 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 Rosamond?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosamond was an EF0 on September 1, 2007.
How do I get tornado warnings for Rosamond?
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