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Klamath Falls, OR Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Klamath Falls, OR had?

Klamath Falls has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Klamath Falls?

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

When is tornado season in Klamath Falls?

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

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
5
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 Klamath Falls

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

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 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Klamath Falls been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Klamath Falls from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Klamath Falls

Costliest Tornado
F0 on May 30, 1995 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 19, 1962 — 20 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on April 17, 2007 — 1.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 28, 2019.

What the record shows near Klamath Falls

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Klamath Falls, with 2 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Klamath Falls record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Klamath Falls, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Klamath Falls is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls, OR had?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Klamath Falls. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Klamath Falls?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Klamath Falls, 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 Klamath Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Klamath Falls was an EF0 on May 28, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Klamath Falls?
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