3
Moderate
Tornado Risk in San Diego, CA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- 3 events on record in proximity
- Occurs roughly 0.31 times per year on average
- Largest recent event exposed 448,000 people
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - San Diego, CA WFO Region, US (2024-02-06) — 448,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
San Diego is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How San Diego Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near San Diego
Tornado - San Diego, CA WFO Region, US
February 5, 2024 — WARNING
448,000 people exposed; $101,820M capital exposed
Tornado - San Diego, CA WFO Region, US
March 29, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - San Diego, CA WFO Region, US
August 19, 2023 — 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 San Diego
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in San Diego
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Tornado Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Score: 1/10
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