Lakewood, WA Tornado History — 16 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Lakewood, WA had?
Lakewood has had 16 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Lakewood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lakewood was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.
When is tornado season in Lakewood?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lakewood, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 16 tornadoes on record near Lakewood.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lakewood
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 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 Lakewood been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Lakewood from any of the 16 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lakewood
What the record shows near Lakewood
The 2010s are the busiest decade on record so far near Lakewood, with 5 of the 16 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Lakewood record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lakewood, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lakewood is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Lakewood has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.