How many tornadoes has Lacey, WA had?
Lacey has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lacey?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lacey was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.
When is tornado season in Lacey?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lacey, with 3 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Lacey.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lacey
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
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
3
2010s
4
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
6
EF2
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
0
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Lacey been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lacey from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lacey
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on October 18, 2019 — $150K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on January 18, 2015 — 175 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on January 18, 2015 — 4.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 18, 2019.
What the record shows near Lacey
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lacey, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lacey record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lacey, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lacey is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Lacey is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Lacey has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lacey, WA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lacey. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lacey?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lacey, 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 Lacey?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lacey was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lacey?
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