Bonney Lake, WA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Bonney Lake, WA had?
Bonney Lake has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Bonney Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bonney Lake was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
When is tornado season in Bonney Lake?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bonney Lake, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Bonney Lake.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Bonney Lake
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Bonney Lake been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bonney Lake from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bonney Lake
What the record shows near Bonney Lake
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Bonney Lake, with 3 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Bonney Lake record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bonney Lake, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bonney Lake is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Bonney Lake has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.