Bainbridge Island, WA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Bainbridge Island, WA had?
Bainbridge Island has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Bainbridge Island?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bainbridge Island was an EF2 on December 18, 2018.
When is tornado season in Bainbridge Island?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bainbridge Island, with 3 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bainbridge Island
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 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 Bainbridge Island been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bainbridge Island from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported. NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bainbridge Island
About Tornadoes in Bainbridge Island
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Bainbridge Island, Washington, and the surrounding 25-mile area have experienced nine documented tornadoes since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This relatively modest total reflects the Pacific Northwest's generally lower tornado frequency compared to the central United States, though the region is not immune to these events. The recorded tornadoes span several decades, with three occurring in the 1960s, one in the 1970s, two in the 1990s, one in the 2000s, and two in the 2010s.
The intensity distribution of these tornadoes shows that most have been on the weaker end of the Enhanced Fujita scale. Four events were rated EF0, three were rated EF1, one reached EF2 intensity, and one reached EF3 intensity. The EF scale, which ranges from EF0 to EF5, estimates tornado strength based on damage to structures and vegetation. Fortunately, none of the tornadoes on record in this area resulted in fatalities.
December stands out as the peak month for tornado activity near Bainbridge Island, with three events recorded during that month. This winter peak is unusual compared to the national pattern where tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer, but it aligns with the Pacific Northwest's stormy winter season when atmospheric dynamics can occasionally produce tornadic conditions. The most recent and costliest tornado on record occurred on December 18, 2018, an EF2-rated event that caused $1,180,000 in property damage, traveled 1.4 miles, and reached a maximum width of 285 yards.
The longest-tracked tornado in the area was an F0 that occurred on August 18, 1964, traveling 5.2 miles with a maximum width of just 30 yards and causing no reported property damage. This event demonstrates that even weaker tornadoes can cover significant distances under the right atmospheric conditions.