Spokane Valley, WA Tornado History — 17 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Spokane Valley, WA had?
Spokane Valley has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Spokane Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Spokane Valley was an EF0 on April 18, 2024.
When is tornado season in Spokane Valley?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Spokane Valley, with 6 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Spokane Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Spokane Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 5 total, averaging 0.3 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 Spokane Valley been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Spokane Valley from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Spokane Valley
What the record shows near Spokane Valley
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Spokane Valley, with 4 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Spokane Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Spokane Valley, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Spokane Valley is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Spokane Valley 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.