How many tornadoes has Graham, WA had?
Graham has had 12 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Graham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Graham was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
When is tornado season in Graham?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Graham, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 12 tornadoes on record near Graham.
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 Graham
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 Graham been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Graham from any of the 12 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Graham
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 Graham
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Graham, with 4 of the 12 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Graham record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Graham, 12 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Graham is rated EF1, of which 7 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Graham 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 Graham, WA had?
Since 1950, 12 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Graham. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Graham?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Graham, 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 Graham?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Graham was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
How do I get tornado warnings for Graham?
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