Tornado History
Wasco Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wasco, Oregon. The records below identify 1 tornadoes from 1970 through 1970, including a highest listed rating of F0 (Light damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least N/A, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wasco, Oregon
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 1 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Wasco, Oregon with 0 deaths
1970 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (1 events)
Longest tornado: 0.1 miles in Wasco, Oregon
Widest tornado: 10.0 yards in Wasco, Oregon
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 11, 1970
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wasco, Oregon, May 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.
Summary: 1970 was the most active year with 1 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 1970 with at least N/A in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1970 | F0 | Wasco, Oregon | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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.