Tornado History

Okanogan Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Okanogan, Washington. The records below identify 5 tornadoes from 1982 through 1997, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $45K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes5
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$45K
Avg Length2.2 mi
Avg Width55 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Okanogan, Washington

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Okanogan, Washington with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Okanogan, Washington
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Okanogan, Washington
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 21, 1997

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Okanogan, Washington, May 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: 1997 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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.

$25K$2K$250$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1982 with at least $25K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 May 3, 19821982F1 July 21, 19971997F1 July 21, 19971997F1 May 30, 19871987F0 August 26, 19971997© 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
May 3, 1982F1Okanogan, Washington0.1 mi10 yd00$25K
July 21, 1997F1Okanogan, Washington5 mi100 yd00$10K
July 21, 1997F1Okanogan, Washington5 mi100 yd00$10K
May 30, 1987F1Okanogan, Washington1 mi13 yd00N/A
August 26, 1997F0Okanogan, Washington0.1 mi50 yd00N/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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