Rubidoux, CA Tornado History — 17 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Rubidoux, CA had?
Rubidoux has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Rubidoux?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rubidoux was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Rubidoux?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rubidoux, with 5 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rubidoux
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 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 Rubidoux been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Rubidoux from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rubidoux
About Tornadoes in Rubidoux
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Since 1950, the area within 25 miles of Rubidoux, California has recorded 17 tornadoes according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This relatively modest total reflects the region's location in Southern California, where tornado formation is far less common than in the central and southeastern United States. The vast majority of these events—15 of the 17—were rated EF0, the weakest category on the Enhanced Fujita scale, indicating wind speeds below 85 mph and typically minor damage. One tornado reached EF1 intensity, and one reached EF2.
Tornado activity in the Rubidoux area has been sporadic across the decades. The 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s each saw only a single recorded event. Activity increased somewhat beginning in the 1990s with three tornadoes, then peaked during the 2000s when seven tornadoes occurred within the search radius. The 2010s recorded two events, and the 2020s have seen one tornado thus far.
May stands out as the most active month, accounting for five of the 17 recorded tornadoes. This aligns with broader national patterns, as late spring typically brings the atmospheric conditions most conducive to tornado development, including the collision of contrasting air masses and increased instability. The most significant tornado on record occurred on May 22, 2008, when an EF2-rated storm carved a 2.8-mile path with a maximum width of 75 yards, causing $350,000 in property damage. This event holds the distinction of being the costliest, widest, and longest-track tornado in the area's recorded history, though fortunately it produced no fatalities.
No tornadoes within 25 miles of Rubidoux have resulted in any recorded deaths since 1950. The most recent event was an EF0 tornado on October 8, 2022, which traveled 1.6 miles with a maximum width of 50 yards and caused no property damage or injuries. While tornadoes remain relatively rare in this part of California, the historical record demonstrates that they do occur and can occasionally reach damaging intensity.