How many tornadoes has Victorville, CA had?
Victorville has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Victorville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Victorville was an EF0 on May 7, 2017.
When is tornado season in Victorville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Victorville, with 6 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Victorville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Victorville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 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
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
1
1970s
6
1980s
1
1990s
4
2000s
1
2010s
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
11
EF1
4
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
6
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Victorville been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Victorville from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Victorville
Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 4, 1976 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on August 14, 2004 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 18, 1997 — 9.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 7, 2017.
What the record shows near Victorville
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Victorville, with 6 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Victorville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Victorville, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Victorville is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Victorville has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Victorville, CA had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Victorville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Victorville?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Victorville, 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 Victorville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Victorville was an EF0 on May 7, 2017.
How do I get tornado warnings for Victorville?
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