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San Jacinto, CA Tornado History — 19 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
19
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 2
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 4
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 1
1990s 3
2000s 9
2010s 4
2020s 1

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 15
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 2
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 5
Jun 0
Jul 3
Aug 3
Sep 1
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 1

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

Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — $350K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 75 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on May 22, 2008 — 2.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 8, 2022.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has San Jacinto, CA had?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of San Jacinto. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in San Jacinto?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near San Jacinto, with 5 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 San Jacinto?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of San Jacinto was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for San Jacinto?
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