How many tornadoes has Arlington, WA had?
Arlington has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Arlington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arlington was an F1 on May 18, 2005.
When is tornado season in Arlington?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arlington, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Arlington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
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
2
EF1
2
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Arlington been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Arlington from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Arlington
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on May 18, 2005.
What the record shows near Arlington
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Arlington, with 2 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Arlington record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Arlington, 4 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Arlington is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Arlington, WA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Arlington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Arlington?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Arlington, with 2 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 Arlington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Arlington was an F1 on May 18, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for Arlington?
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