How many tornadoes has Forest Grove, OR had?
Forest Grove has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Forest Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Forest Grove was an EF0 on September 8, 2019.
When is tornado season in Forest Grove?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Forest Grove, with 3 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Forest Grove.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
6.3% of total
Peak Month
June
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Forest Grove
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
2
2018
2
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
3
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
2
2010s
6
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
10
EF1
4
EF2
1
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
1
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Forest Grove
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Forest Grove since 1950, across 1 event. 300 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Forest Grove.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which caused 6 fatalities along a 8.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Forest Grove
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on April 5, 1972 — 6 fatalities, 8.7 mi path, 440 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 5, 1972 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on January 10, 2008 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 10, 2008 — 10.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on September 8, 2019.
What the record shows near Forest Grove
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Forest Grove, with 6 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Forest Grove record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Forest Grove, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Forest Grove is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Forest Grove has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Forest Grove, OR had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Forest Grove. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Forest Grove?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Forest Grove was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Forest Grove?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Forest Grove, 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 Forest Grove?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Forest Grove was an EF0 on September 8, 2019.
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