Centralia, WA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Centralia, WA had?
Centralia has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Centralia?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Centralia was an Unrated on October 4, 2019.
When is tornado season in Centralia?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Centralia, with 3 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Centralia.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Centralia
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 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 Centralia been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Centralia from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Centralia
What the record shows near Centralia
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Centralia, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Centralia record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Centralia, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Centralia is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Centralia is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Centralia has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.