Walnut Park, CA Tornado History — 52 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Walnut Park, CA had?
Walnut Park has had 52 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Walnut Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Walnut Park was an EF0 on March 13, 2025.
When is tornado season in Walnut Park?
January is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Walnut Park, with 11 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Walnut Park
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 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 Walnut Park been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Walnut Park from any of the 52 tornadoes since 1950, though 50 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Walnut Park
About Tornadoes in Walnut Park
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Walnut Park, California, and the surrounding 25-mile area have experienced 52 documented tornadoes since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Unlike much of the central United States where tornadoes peak in spring and early summer, this region sees its highest tornado activity in January, with 11 events recorded during that month. This winter peak reflects the influence of Pacific storm systems and atmospheric conditions unique to Southern California.
Tornado activity in the area varied considerably by decade. The 1990s saw the most events with 15 tornadoes, followed by 12 in the 1980s. Activity declined notably in the 2000s and 2010s, with only 6 and 2 tornadoes respectively, before increasing again to 5 events in the 2020s. The vast majority of these tornadoes have been relatively weak: 28 were rated EF0, 19 were rated EF1, and just 5 reached EF2 intensity on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which measures tornado strength based on damage to structures and vegetation.
Remarkably, none of the tornadoes on record within this radius resulted in fatalities. The costliest event occurred on March 1, 1983, when an F2 tornado caused $27.5 million in property damage along a 3.5-mile path with a maximum width of 100 yards. The widest tornado struck on November 9, 1982, reaching 1,300 yards across and traveling 10 miles while causing $2.75 million in damage. The longest-tracked tornado moved 10.9 miles on March 17, 1977, though it was only 10 yards wide at its maximum and rated F1.
The most recent tornado touched down on March 13, 2025, rated EF0. It traveled one mile with a maximum width of 80 yards and caused no reported damage or injuries. While tornadoes remain relatively uncommon in this part of California compared to the nation's most tornado-prone regions, the historical record demonstrates that they do occur and can produce significant property damage even when remaining at lower intensity ratings.