San Jacinto, CA Tornado History — 19 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has San Jacinto, CA had?
San Jacinto has had 19 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near San Jacinto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Jacinto was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in San Jacinto?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Jacinto, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 19 tornadoes on record near San Jacinto.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near San Jacinto
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 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 San Jacinto been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of San Jacinto from any of the 19 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near San Jacinto
What the record shows near San Jacinto
The 2000s were the busiest decade near San Jacinto, with 9 of the 19 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The San Jacinto record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near San Jacinto, 18 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near San Jacinto is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years San Jacinto has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 4, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.