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Longview, WA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 1
2022 0
2021 0
2020 1
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 1
1980s 3
2000s 4
2010s 1
2020s 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 8
EF1 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 2
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 1
Oct 4
Nov 2
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on October 23, 2014 — $182K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on November 10, 2020 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 13, 1984 — 3.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on October 28, 2024.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Longview, WA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Longview. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Longview?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Longview, with 4 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 Longview?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Longview was an EF0 on October 28, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Longview?
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