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Altamont, OR Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Altamont, OR had?

Altamont has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Altamont?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Altamont was an EF0 on May 28, 2019.

When is tornado season in Altamont?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Altamont, with 4 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Altamont.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Altamont

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 1
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1990s 1
2000s 2
2010s 1

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 4
EF1 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 4
Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Altamont been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Altamont from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Altamont

Costliest Tornado
F0 on May 30, 1995 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 22, 1958 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 22, 1958 — 2.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 28, 2019.

What the record shows near Altamont

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Altamont, with 2 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Altamont record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Altamont, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Altamont is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Altamont has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Altamont, OR had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Altamont. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Altamont?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Altamont, with 4 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Altamont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Altamont was an EF0 on May 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Altamont?
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