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Eugene, OR Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Eugene, OR had?

Eugene has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Eugene?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eugene was an Unrated on August 6, 2025.

When is tornado season in Eugene?

December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eugene, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Eugene.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
December
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Eugene

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Eugene

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Eugene and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on August 6, 2025 and the most recent on August 6, 2025. It is already counted in the Eugene totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

August 6, 2025
2 NW Halsey, Linn County, OR
[Landspout] A landspout was photographed and briefly recorded to the west-northwest of Central Linn High School in the fields between Halsey and Peoria. No damage has (PQR)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1970s 1
1980s 2
1990s 2
2010s 1
2020s 2

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 6
EF1 2
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 2
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 1
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Eugene been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Eugene from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Eugene

Costliest Tornado
F1 on November 24, 1989 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on June 18, 2023 — 150 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on December 2, 1999 — 2.3 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on August 6, 2025.

What the record shows near Eugene

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Eugene, with 2 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Eugene record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Eugene, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eugene is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Eugene is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Eugene has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Eugene, OR had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eugene. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Eugene?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eugene, with 3 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 Eugene?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eugene was an Unrated on August 6, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Eugene?
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