How many tornadoes has Wilsonville, OR had?
Wilsonville has had 23 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Wilsonville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wilsonville was an EF0 on October 24, 2022.
When is tornado season in Wilsonville?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wilsonville, with 9 on record. April through June account for 8 of the 23 tornadoes on record near Wilsonville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
23
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
4.3% of total
Peak Month
October
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Wilsonville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
2
2018
1
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
1
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
8
2000s
5
2010s
5
2020s
2
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
17
EF1
4
EF2
1
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
0
Sep
1
Oct
9
Nov
2
Dec
2
Casualties on Record Near Wilsonville
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Wilsonville since 1950, across 1 event. 300 injuries have been reported across all events. 1972 was the deadliest year on record near Wilsonville.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which caused 6 fatalities along a 8.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Wilsonville
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
F3 on April 5, 1972 — 440 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on April 5, 1972 — 8.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 24, 2022.
What the record shows near Wilsonville
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Wilsonville, with 8 of the 23 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Wilsonville record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Wilsonville, 21 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Wilsonville is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Wilsonville has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Wilsonville, OR had?
Since 1950, 23 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Wilsonville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Wilsonville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Wilsonville was an F3 on April 5, 1972, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Wilsonville?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Wilsonville, with 9 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 Wilsonville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Wilsonville was an EF0 on October 24, 2022.
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