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Hermiston, OR Tornado History — 7 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Hermiston, OR had?

Hermiston has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Hermiston?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hermiston was an Unrated on June 11, 2022.

When is tornado season in Hermiston?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hermiston, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Hermiston.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Hermiston

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1990s 1
2000s 3
2020s 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 1
EF2 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Hermiston been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hermiston from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Hermiston

Costliest Tornado
F2 on June 26, 1958 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on May 9, 1956 — 80 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on May 9, 1956 — 10.2 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on June 11, 2022.

What the record shows near Hermiston

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Hermiston, with 3 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Hermiston record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Hermiston, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hermiston is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Hermiston is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Hermiston has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Hermiston, OR had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Hermiston. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Hermiston?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hermiston, 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 Hermiston?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hermiston was an Unrated on June 11, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Hermiston?
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