How many tornadoes has Santa Ana, CA had?
Santa Ana has had 45 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Santa Ana?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Ana was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
When is tornado season in Santa Ana?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Ana, with 9 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 45 tornadoes on record near Santa Ana.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
45
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
January
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Santa Ana
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
4
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
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
5
1970s
3
1980s
6
1990s
17
2000s
7
2010s
1
2020s
5
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
25
EF1
17
EF2
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
6
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
0
Nov
8
Dec
6
Have any tornadoes near Santa Ana been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Santa Ana from any of the 45 tornadoes since 1950, though 19 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Santa Ana
Costliest Tornado
F0 on January 17, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1982 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 16, 1977 — 10.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 13, 2025.
What the record shows near Santa Ana
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Santa Ana, with 17 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Santa Ana record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Santa Ana, 42 reached EF0 or EF1 and 3 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Santa Ana is rated EF2, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Santa Ana has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 4, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Santa Ana, CA had?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Santa Ana. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Santa Ana?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Ana, with 9 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 Santa Ana?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Ana was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Santa Ana?
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