How many tornadoes has Santa Clarita, CA had?
Santa Clarita has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Santa Clarita?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Clarita was an F0 on April 1, 1999.
When is tornado season in Santa Clarita?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Clarita, with 2 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Santa Clarita.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
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
4
EF1
1
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
0
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
1
Dec
2
Have any tornadoes near Santa Clarita been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Santa Clarita from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Santa Clarita
Costliest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1982 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on November 9, 1982 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on November 9, 1982 — 1.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on April 1, 1999.
What the record shows near Santa Clarita
The 1990s are the busiest decade on record so far near Santa Clarita, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Santa Clarita record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Santa Clarita, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Santa Clarita is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Santa Clarita, CA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Santa Clarita. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Santa Clarita?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Santa Clarita, 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 Santa Clarita?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Santa Clarita was an F0 on April 1, 1999.
How do I get tornado warnings for Santa Clarita?
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