Federal Way, WA Tornado History — 14 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Federal Way, WA had?
Federal Way has had 14 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Federal Way?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Federal Way was an EF2 on December 18, 2018.
When is tornado season in Federal Way?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Federal Way, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 14 tornadoes on record near Federal Way.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Federal Way
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 Federal Way been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Federal Way from any of the 14 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Federal Way
What the record shows near Federal Way
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Federal Way, with 3 of the 14 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Federal Way record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Federal Way, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Federal Way is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Federal Way 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.