Tornado History

Seaside Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Seaside, Oregon as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 2 matching records from 1996 through 1998. The strongest matching rating is F0 (Light damage), the latest matching tornado is January 5, 1998, and minimum reported property damage totals $3K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$3K
Avg Length0.8 mi
Avg Width35 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Seaside, Oregon

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
September is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Seaside, Oregon with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 1.5 miles in Seaside, Oregon
Widest tornado: 60.0 yards in Seaside, Oregon
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 15, 1996

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Seaside, Oregon, September is the most active month with 1 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 recorded events.

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.

$3K$300$30$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $3K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F0 January 5, 19981998F0 September 15, 19961996© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
January 5, 1998F0Clatsop, Oregon0.1 mi10 yd00$3K
September 15, 1996F0Clatsop, Oregon1.5 mi60 yd01N/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.

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