Tornado History
Oregon Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Oregon. The local dataset contains 133 tornado records from 1951 through 2025, with a strongest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage) and at least $32.5M in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is August 6, 2025. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 5 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Oregon
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.8 tornadoes per year (2.8/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 25 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Oregon with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 14 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (34 events)
Longest tornado: 19.1 miles in Oregon
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Oregon
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Sep 15, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Oregon, June is the most active month with 25 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 14 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 1968 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Marion County has the highest count in this state group with 11 tornado records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 1972 | F3 | Multnomah, Oregon | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 11, 1968 | F2 | Wallowa, Oregon | 9.6 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| December 14, 2010 | EF2 | Marion, Oregon | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.2M |
| October 14, 2016 | EF2 | Tillamook, Oregon | 0.7 mi | 225 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| December 12, 1975 | F1 | Tillamook, Oregon | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| September 19, 2017 | EF1 | Linn, Oregon | 0.69 mi | 167 yd | 0 | 0 | $240K |
| October 9, 2000 | F1 | Clackamas, Oregon | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 6, 2009 | EF1 | Umatilla, Oregon | 1.61 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| October 9, 2000 | F1 | Clackamas, Oregon | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| August 25, 1966 | F1 | Malheur, Oregon | 19.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 3, 1967 | F1 | Clatsop, Oregon | 0.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 1969 | F1 | Wallowa, Oregon | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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Top County Pages
- Marion tornado history11
- Umatilla tornado history9
- Clackamas tornado history8
- Lane tornado history7
- Wallowa tornado history7
- Tillamook tornado history7
- Harney tornado history7
- Washington tornado history6
- Malheur tornado history6
- Multnomah tornado history6
- Deschutes tornado history6
- Klamath tornado history5
- Columbia tornado history5
- Clatsop tornado history5
- Baker tornado history5
- Linn tornado history5
- Lincoln tornado history4
- Yamhill tornado history3
- Curry tornado history3
- Polk tornado history3
Top Location Pages
- Burns tornado history3
- Albany tornado history2
- Eugene tornado history2
- Seaside tornado history2
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- SE of Hermiston tornado history1
- SE of I-84 Exit 182 A tornado history1
- Near Happy Valley tornado history1
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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.