Moses Lake, WA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Moses Lake, WA had?
Moses Lake has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Moses Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Moses Lake was an EF0 on May 26, 2023.
When is tornado season in Moses Lake?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Moses Lake, with 3 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Moses Lake.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Moses Lake
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 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 Moses Lake been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Moses Lake from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Moses Lake
What the record shows near Moses Lake
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Moses Lake, with 2 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Moses Lake record runs from the 1970s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Moses Lake, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Moses Lake is rated EF1, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Moses Lake has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.