Yucca Valley, CA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Yucca Valley, CA had?
Yucca Valley has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Yucca Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yucca Valley was an EF0 on July 19, 2015.
When is tornado season in Yucca Valley?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yucca Valley, with 3 on record. April through June account for 0 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Yucca Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Yucca Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 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 Yucca Valley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Yucca Valley from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 3 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yucca Valley
What the record shows near Yucca Valley
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Yucca Valley, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Yucca Valley record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Yucca Valley, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Yucca Valley is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Yucca Valley has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.