Lake Elsinore Tornado: September 2, 2007

Currently 54°F in Temecula, California, USA

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 7:48 AM PDT

September 2, 2007, 2pm: Rain falls to the north near Horsethief Canyon Ranch as part of a storm that spurred a tornado. This view is from the Ortega Highway and Grand Avenue. Photo by Rita Thompson.

The Temecula weather pages are a service of WeatherCurrents. Temecula, California is located in the Temecula Valley, in southwestern Riverside County, along the Interstate 15 highway. The Temecula Valley's rolling hills are home to the Temecula wine country, vineyards, golf courses, a casino resort, and Old Town Temecula.