Kirkland, WA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Kirkland, WA had?
Kirkland has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Kirkland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kirkland was an EF2 on December 18, 2018.
When is tornado season in Kirkland?
December is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kirkland, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Kirkland.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kirkland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 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 Kirkland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Kirkland from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kirkland
What the record shows near Kirkland
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Kirkland, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Kirkland record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Kirkland, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kirkland is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Kirkland has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.