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South Hill, WA Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has South Hill, WA had?

South Hill has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near South Hill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Hill was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.

When is tornado season in South Hill?

September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Hill, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 13 tornadoes on record near South Hill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
September
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near South Hill

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

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

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 2
1980s 1
1990s 2
2000s 4
2010s 3

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 5
EF1 8

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 2
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 1
May 1
Jun 3
Jul 0
Aug 0
Sep 4
Oct 1
Nov 0
Dec 1

Have any tornadoes near South Hill been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of South Hill from any of the 13 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near South Hill

Costliest Tornado
F1 on September 28, 1962 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 27, 2001 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF1 on September 6, 2009 — 9.6 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on January 18, 2015.

What the record shows near South Hill

The 2000s were the busiest decade near South Hill, with 4 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 3 so far. The South Hill record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near South Hill, 13 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near South Hill is rated EF1, of which 8 are logged.

Across the last 20 years South Hill 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has South Hill, WA had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of South Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in South Hill?
September is historically the peak month for tornadoes near South Hill, with 4 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 South Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of South Hill was an EF1 on January 18, 2015.
How do I get tornado warnings for South Hill?
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Official Resources

NWS Local Forecast Office — South Hill forecast ↗Storm Prediction Center — Current severe weather outlook ↗NWS Washington alerts feed ↗FEMA — Washington disaster declarations ↗

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Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Coverage 1950–present. Last updated August 27, 2026.