How many tornadoes has Richland, WA had?
Richland has had 6 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Richland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richland was an EF0 on March 31, 2020.
When is tornado season in Richland?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richland, with 2 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 6 tornadoes on record near Richland.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
6
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Richland
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 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
1
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1980s
1
2010s
2
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
1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Richland been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Richland from any of the 6 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Richland
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 May 9, 1956 — 10.2 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 31, 2020.
What the record shows near Richland
The 1950s were the busiest decade near Richland, with 2 of the 6 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Richland record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Richland, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Richland is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Richland has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Richland, WA had?
Since 1950, 6 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Richland. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Richland?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Richland, 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 Richland?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Richland was an EF0 on March 31, 2020.
How do I get tornado warnings for Richland?
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