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Tornado History

Washington Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Washington. The local dataset contains 114 tornado records from 1954 through 2024, with a strongest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage) and at least $3.9M in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is October 28, 2024. Across these records, NOAA lists 0 deaths and 1 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes114
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$3.9M
Avg Length1.6 mi
Avg Width54 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Washington

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

Average 1.6 tornadoes per year (2.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 28 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Washington with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 9 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (31 events)
Longest tornado: 45 miles in Washington
Widest tornado: 528.0 yards in Washington
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 6, 2009

Monthly Distribution

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

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Washington, May is the most active month with 28 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 9 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 42 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.

$1.2M$118K$12K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2018 with at least $1.2M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Spokane
Clark
Lincoln
Yakima
Pierce
Benton
Walla Walla
Grant
Snohomish
Thurston
Cowlitz
King
Adams
Stevens
Pacific
Douglas
Columbia
Franklin
Okanogan
Whitman

Summary: Spokane County has the highest count in this state group with 13 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 December 18, 20182018F2 June 15, 19541954F2 June 26, 19581958F2 April 30, 19571957F2 March 14, 19661966F2 May 6, 19571957F2 July 17, 19781978F2 May 13, 19861986EF1 January 10, 20082008EF1 December 10, 20152015F1 September 28, 19621962F1 August 14, 19801980EF1 October 23, 20142014EF1 September 6, 20092009EF1 October 18, 2019F1 January 16, 2000F1 June 27, 2001F1 May 27, 2004EF1 May 6, 2009F1 May 3, 1982F1 October 17, 1983F1 April 23, 1983F1 July 25, 1983F1 April 12, 1984F1 October 13, 1984F1 March 28, 1985EF1 September 30, 2013F1 July 21, 1997F1 May 18, 2005F1 June 29, 1989F1 June 22, 1981F1 July 1, 1978F1 July 1, 1978F1 August 10, 1985F1 May 30, 1987EF1 January 18, 2015EF1 October 10, 2020F0 April 6, 1994F0 June 23, 1996EF0 September 27, 2021EF0 May 6, 2022F0 December 1, 1990F0 April 9, 1991EF0 May 21, 2016F0 May 11, 2000F0 April 27, 2004EF0 May 27, 2011EF0 March 21, 2013EF0 May 6, 2022F0 October 15, 2003EF0 April 27, 2014F0 August 24, 1987EF0 May 19, 2010EF0 October 12, 2017EF0 March 24, 2017EF0 October 25, 2010F0 June 6, 2004F0 May 6, 1957F0 April 24, 1958F0 May 22, 1964F0 August 9, 1982F0 April 23, 1983F0 September 14, 1986F0 May 9, 1956F0 August 18, 1964F0 May 22, 1964F0 July 1, 1979F0 May 12, 1980F0 September 24, 1981F0 June 13, 1991F0 July 4, 1992F0 August 24, 1997F0 August 26, 1997F0 August 26, 1997F0 May 9, 1999F0 April 27, 1999F0 May 15, 2000F0 June 11, 2001F0 May 11, 2003F0 June 5, 2004© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
December 18, 2018EF2Kitsap, Washington1.35 mi285 yd00$1.2M
June 15, 1954F2Spokane, Washington0.5 mi100 yd00$25K
June 26, 1958F2Walla Walla, Washington0.3 mi50 yd00$25K
April 30, 1957F2Yakima, Washington1 mi23 yd00$2K
March 14, 1966F2Columbia, Washington1 mi13 yd00$2K
May 6, 1957F2Spokane, Washington1.5 mi23 yd00$250
July 17, 1978F2Pend Oreille, Washington0 mi33 yd00N/A
May 13, 1986F2Snohomish, Washington0.3 mi33 yd00N/A
January 10, 2008EF1Clark, Washington10.11 mi440 yd00$525K
December 10, 2015EF1Clark, Washington0.82 mi528 yd00$311K
September 28, 1962F1King, Washington0 mi30 yd00$250K
August 14, 1980F1Stevens, Washington0 mi33 yd00$250K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.