Tornado History

Multnomah Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Multnomah, Oregon. The records below identify 6 tornadoes from 1972 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $311K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$311K
Avg Length0.7 mi
Avg Width45 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Multnomah, Oregon

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Multnomah, Oregon with 0 deaths
1991 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 1.6 miles in Multnomah, Oregon
Widest tornado: 120.0 yards in Multnomah, Oregon
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 5, 1972

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Multnomah, Oregon, April is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 1991 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1972 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 5, 19721972F1 November 12, 19911991EF0 July 1, 20192019EF0 September 8, 20192019EF0 October 28, 20182018F0 April 9, 19911991© 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
April 5, 1972F3Multnomah, Oregon0 mi50 yd00$250K
November 12, 1991F1Multnomah, Oregon0.2 mi30 yd00$25K
July 1, 2019EF0Multnomah, Oregon1.6 mi40 yd00$21K
September 8, 2019EF0Multnomah, Oregon0.11 mi120 yd00$8K
October 28, 2018EF0Multnomah, Oregon1.15 mi20 yd00$7K
April 9, 1991F0Multnomah, Oregon0.2 mi10 yd00$250
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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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