How many tornadoes has Bothell West, WA had?
Bothell West has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Bothell West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bothell West was an F0 on June 16, 2006.
When is tornado season in Bothell West?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bothell West, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Bothell West.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
11.1% of total
Peak Month
June
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
3
1970s
2
1990s
2
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
5
EF1
2
EF2
1
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
0
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Have any tornadoes near Bothell West been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Bothell West from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Bothell West
Costliest Tornado
F3 on December 12, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 18, 1964 — 5.2 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on June 16, 2006.
What the record shows near Bothell West
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Bothell West, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Bothell West record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Bothell West, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Bothell West is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Bothell West, WA had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bothell West. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Bothell West?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Bothell West, 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 Bothell West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Bothell West was an F0 on June 16, 2006.
How do I get tornado warnings for Bothell West?
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