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Pasco, WA Tornado History — 6 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pasco, WA had?

Pasco has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Pasco?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pasco was an EF0 on March 31, 2020.

When is tornado season in Pasco?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pasco, with 2 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Pasco.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pasco

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1980s 1
2010s 1
2020s 1

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 4
EF1 1
EF2 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Pasco been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pasco from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pasco

Costliest Tornado
F1 on April 23, 1983 — est. ~$28K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on May 21, 2016 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on April 24, 1958 — 45.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 31, 2020.

What the record shows near Pasco

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Pasco, with 3 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pasco record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pasco, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pasco is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.

Across the last 20 years Pasco has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pasco, WA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pasco. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Pasco?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pasco, 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 Pasco?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pasco was an EF0 on March 31, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pasco?
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