7
Very High
Tornado Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Los Angeles's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $18M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.49 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Los Angeles, United States (2025-12-24) — 314,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Los Angeles is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Los Angeles Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Los Angeles
Tornado - Los Angeles, United States
December 23, 2025 — WARNING
314,000 people exposed; $84,696M capital exposed
Tornado - Los Angeles, CA WFO Region, US
March 21, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - San Diego, CA WFO Region, US
December 25, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Los Angeles
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Los Angeles
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Los Angeles
Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Los Angeles
Score: 3/10
Tornado Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in San Diego, CA
Score: 3/10
Tornado Risk in Fresno, CA
Score: 3/10
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