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Twentynine Palms, CA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Twentynine Palms, CA had?

Twentynine Palms has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Twentynine Palms?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Twentynine Palms was an EF0 on July 19, 2015.

When is tornado season in Twentynine Palms?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Twentynine Palms, with 3 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Twentynine Palms.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Twentynine Palms

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 3
2000s 1
2010s 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 4
EF1 1
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Twentynine Palms been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Twentynine Palms from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Twentynine Palms

Costliest Tornado
F0 on August 1, 1983 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on July 19, 2015 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on July 27, 1987 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 19, 2015.

What the record shows near Twentynine Palms

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Twentynine Palms, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Twentynine Palms record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Twentynine Palms, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Twentynine Palms is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Twentynine Palms has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Twentynine Palms, CA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Twentynine Palms. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Twentynine Palms?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Twentynine Palms, with 3 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 Twentynine Palms?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Twentynine Palms was an EF0 on July 19, 2015.
How do I get tornado warnings for Twentynine Palms?
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