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Woodburn, OR Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

Oregon · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Woodburn, OR had?

Woodburn has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Woodburn?

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

When is tornado season in Woodburn?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodburn, with 8 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Woodburn.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Woodburn

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 1
1980s 2
1990s 10
2000s 5
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 16
EF1 4
EF2 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 2
Jun 2
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 4
Oct 8
Nov 2
Dec 3

Have any tornadoes near Woodburn been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Woodburn from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Woodburn

Costliest Tornado
F2 on December 8, 1993 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF2 on December 14, 2010 — 150 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 Woodburn

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Woodburn, with 10 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Woodburn record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Woodburn, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Woodburn is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Woodburn has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Woodburn, OR had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Woodburn. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Woodburn?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Woodburn, with 8 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 Woodburn?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Woodburn was an EF0 on October 24, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Woodburn?
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