Puyallup, WA Tornado History — 15 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Puyallup, WA had?
Puyallup has had 15 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Puyallup?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Puyallup was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
When is tornado season in Puyallup?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Puyallup, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 15 tornadoes on record near Puyallup.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Puyallup
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 Puyallup been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Puyallup from any of the 15 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Puyallup
What the record shows near Puyallup
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Puyallup, with 4 of the 15 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The Puyallup record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Puyallup, 14 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Puyallup is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Puyallup has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.