Tornado History
Clark Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Clark, Washington. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1972 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25.9M, with 6 deaths and 301 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Clark, Washington
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Clark, Washington with 6 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 10.11 miles in Clark, Washington
Widest tornado: 528.0 yards in Clark, Washington
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.
Summary: In Clark, Washington, October is the most active month with 3 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 2 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 1972 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 | Clark, Washington | 8.7 mi | 440 yd | 6 | 300 | $25.0M |
| January 10, 2008 | EF1 | Clark, Washington | 10.11 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $525K |
| December 10, 2015 | EF1 | Clark, Washington | 0.82 mi | 528 yd | 0 | 0 | $311K |
| October 13, 1984 | F1 | Clark, Washington | 3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 29, 1989 | F1 | Clark, Washington | 1.6 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 1 | $2K |
| September 27, 2021 | EF0 | Clark, Washington | 3.9 mi | 240 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| May 31, 1997 | F0 | Clark, Washington | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| May 11, 2000 | F0 | Clark, Washington | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| March 21, 2013 | EF0 | Clark, Washington | 0.01 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| October 12, 2017 | EF0 | Clark, Washington | 0.16 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 24, 2017 | EF0 | Clark, Washington | 2.3 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 15, 1997 | F0 | Clark, Washington | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.