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Issaquah, WA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Issaquah, WA had?

Issaquah has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Issaquah?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Issaquah was an EF1 on September 6, 2009.

When is tornado season in Issaquah?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Issaquah, with 2 on record. April through June account for 1 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Issaquah.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
16.7% of total
Peak Month
September
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Issaquah

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 3
1970s 1
2000s 2

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 2
EF1 3
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Issaquah been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Issaquah from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Issaquah

Costliest Tornado
F3 on December 12, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on September 6, 2009 — 170 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on September 6, 2009 — 9.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on September 6, 2009.

What the record shows near Issaquah

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Issaquah, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Issaquah record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Issaquah, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Issaquah is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Issaquah has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Issaquah, WA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Issaquah. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Issaquah?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Issaquah, with 2 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 Issaquah?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Issaquah was an EF1 on September 6, 2009.
How do I get tornado warnings for Issaquah?
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