Portland, TX Tornado History — 149 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Portland, TX had?
Portland has had 149 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Portland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Portland was an EF0 on June 19, 2024.
When is tornado season in Portland?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Portland, with 26 on record. April through June account for 59 of the 149 tornadoes on record near Portland.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Portland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 43 total, averaging 2.1 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
Casualties on Record Near Portland
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Portland since 1950, across 1 event. 78 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Portland.
The deadliest single event was an F2 on October 24, 2002, which caused 1 fatality along a 2.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Portland
What the record shows near Portland
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Portland, with 35 of the 149 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Portland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Portland, 131 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Portland is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged. A further 3 near Portland are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Portland has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 43 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.