Springfield, OR Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Springfield, OR had?
Springfield has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Springfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Springfield was an Unrated on August 6, 2025.
When is tornado season in Springfield?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springfield, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Springfield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Springfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Springfield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Springfield from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Springfield
What the record shows near Springfield
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Springfield, with 2 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Springfield record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Springfield, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Springfield is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged. A further 1 near Springfield is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Springfield 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.