Tornado History
Orange Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Orange, California. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1958 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.9M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Orange, California
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
February is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Orange, California with 0 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 10.9 miles in Orange, California
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Orange, California
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Nov 7, 1966
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Orange, California, February is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1977 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 1978 | F3 | Orange, California | 2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| November 7, 1966 | F2 | Orange, California | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 16, 1977 | F1 | Orange, California | 10.9 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $2.5M |
| March 16, 1986 | F1 | Orange, California | 1.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| January 19, 2010 | EF1 | Orange, California | 4.62 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| December 7, 1992 | F1 | Orange, California | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 21, 1997 | F1 | Orange, California | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| November 9, 1982 | F1 | Orange, California | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| December 7, 1992 | F1 | Orange, California | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| January 31, 1979 | F1 | Orange, California | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| March 27, 1991 | F1 | Orange, California | 3 mi | 53 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| November 11, 1997 | F1 | Orange, California | 0.2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.