Longview, WA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Longview, WA had?
Longview has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Longview?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Longview was an EF0 on October 28, 2024.
When is tornado season in Longview?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Longview, with 4 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Longview.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Longview
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 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 Longview been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Longview from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, though 2 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Longview
What the record shows near Longview
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Longview, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Longview record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Longview, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Longview is rated EF1, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Longview has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.