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Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA had?

Picnic Point-North Lynnwood has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood was an F1 on May 18, 2005.

When is tornado season in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, with 1 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
12.5% of total
Peak Month
April
1 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 2
1990s 2
2000s 2

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 3
EF1 3
EF2 1
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood

Costliest Tornado
F3 on December 12, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on December 12, 1969 — 3.8 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on May 18, 2005.

What the record shows near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood

The 1960s were the busiest decade near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, with 2 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Picnic Point-North Lynnwood record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, WA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Picnic Point-North Lynnwood, with 1 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 Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Picnic Point-North Lynnwood was an F1 on May 18, 2005.
How do I get tornado warnings for Picnic Point-North Lynnwood?
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