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Upland, CA Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

California · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Upland, CA had?

Upland has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Upland?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Upland was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.

When is tornado season in Upland?

March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Upland, with 6 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Upland.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
March
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Upland

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 0
2023 1
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 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Upland

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Upland and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 9, 2025 and the most recent on May 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Upland totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 9, 2025
1 NNW Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA
[Landspout] Time of occurrence is approximate. Dust devil did damage to a carport. (SGX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 3
1990s 6
2000s 6
2020s 2

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 17
EF1 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 3
Feb 4
Mar 6
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 1
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Upland been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Upland from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Upland

Costliest Tornado
F1 on March 16, 1986 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 14, 2004 — 800 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 Upland

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Upland, with 6 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Upland record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Upland, 22 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Upland is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Upland has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Upland, CA had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Upland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Upland?
March is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Upland, with 6 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 Upland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Upland was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Upland?
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