Temecula, CA Tornado History — 20 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Temecula, CA had?
Temecula has had 20 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Temecula?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Temecula was an EF0 on October 8, 2022.
When is tornado season in Temecula?
February is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Temecula, with 5 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 20 tornadoes on record near Temecula.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Temecula
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 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 Temecula been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Temecula from any of the 20 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Temecula
What the record shows near Temecula
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Temecula, with 10 of the 20 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Temecula record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Temecula, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Temecula is rated EF1, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Temecula has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 2, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.