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McMinnville, OR Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has McMinnville, OR had?

McMinnville has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near McMinnville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of McMinnville was an EF0 on October 24, 2022.

When is tornado season in McMinnville?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near McMinnville, with 5 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 16 tornadoes on record near McMinnville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
16
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near McMinnville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 1
1990s 7
2000s 3
2010s 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 12
EF1 3
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 3
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 2
Oct 5
Nov 1
Dec 2

Have any tornadoes near McMinnville been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of McMinnville from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near McMinnville

Costliest Tornado
F2 on December 8, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on December 8, 1993 — 120 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on December 8, 1993 — 6.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 24, 2022.

What the record shows near McMinnville

The 1990s were the busiest decade near McMinnville, with 7 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The McMinnville record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near McMinnville, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near McMinnville is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years McMinnville has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has McMinnville, OR had?
Since 1950, 16 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of McMinnville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in McMinnville?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near McMinnville, with 5 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 McMinnville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of McMinnville was an EF0 on October 24, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for McMinnville?
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