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Frederickson, WA Tornado History — 12 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Frederickson, WA had?

Frederickson has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Frederickson?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Frederickson was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.

When is tornado season in Frederickson?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Frederickson, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Frederickson.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
12
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
June
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Frederickson

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 4
2010s 3

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 7

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 3
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 3
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near Frederickson been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Frederickson from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Frederickson

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on September 6, 2009 — $180K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 27, 2001 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on September 6, 2009 — 9.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 18, 2015.

What the record shows near Frederickson

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Frederickson, with 4 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Frederickson record runs from the 1970s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Frederickson, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Frederickson is rated EF1, of which 7 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Frederickson 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Frederickson, WA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Frederickson. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Frederickson?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Frederickson, with 3 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 Frederickson?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Frederickson was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
How do I get tornado warnings for Frederickson?
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