Columbia City, WA Tornado History — 10 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Columbia City, WA had?
Columbia City has had 10 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Columbia City?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Columbia City was an EF2 on December 18, 2018.
When is tornado season in Columbia City?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Columbia City, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 10 tornadoes on record near Columbia City.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Columbia City
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 Columbia City been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Columbia City from any of the 10 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Columbia City
What the record shows near Columbia City
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Columbia City, with 3 of the 10 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Columbia City record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Columbia City, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Columbia City is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Columbia City has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2015 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.