How many tornadoes has Spokane, WA had?
Spokane has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Spokane?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spokane was an EF0 on April 18, 2024.
When is tornado season in Spokane?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spokane, with 6 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Spokane.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
17
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
6 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Spokane
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
5 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
2
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
2
1960s
1
1970s
1
1980s
3
1990s
4
2000s
1
2010s
2
2020s
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
10
EF1
5
EF2
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
4
May
6
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Spokane been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Spokane from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Spokane
Costliest Tornado
EF0 on May 6, 2022 — $40K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F0 on September 9, 1994 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 31, 1997 — 5.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 18, 2024.
What the record shows near Spokane
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Spokane, with 4 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Spokane record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Spokane, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Spokane is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Spokane has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2016 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Spokane, WA had?
Since 1950, 17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Spokane. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Spokane?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spokane, with 6 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 Spokane?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spokane was an EF0 on April 18, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Spokane?
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