How many tornadoes has Lake Stevens, WA had?
Lake Stevens has had 7 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Lake Stevens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Stevens was an F0 on June 16, 2006.
When is tornado season in Lake Stevens?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Stevens, with 2 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 7 tornadoes on record near Lake Stevens.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
7
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
1
2000s
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
3
EF1
2
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Lake Stevens been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lake Stevens from any of the 7 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lake Stevens
Costliest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on June 16, 2006.
What the record shows near Lake Stevens
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lake Stevens, with 3 of the 7 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lake Stevens record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lake Stevens, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lake Stevens is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lake Stevens, WA had?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lake Stevens. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Lake Stevens?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lake Stevens, 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 Lake Stevens?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lake Stevens was an F0 on June 16, 2006.
How do I get tornado warnings for Lake Stevens?
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