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Sunnyside, WA Tornado History — 5 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Sunnyside, WA had?

Sunnyside has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Sunnyside?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sunnyside was an EF0 on August 13, 2014.

When is tornado season in Sunnyside?

April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sunnyside, with 2 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Sunnyside.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
5
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Sunnyside

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 1 total, averaging 0.1 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 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

2000s 4
2010s 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 5

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Sunnyside been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Sunnyside from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Sunnyside

Widest Tornado
F0 on May 15, 2000 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 7, 2004 — 0.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 13, 2014.

What the record shows near Sunnyside

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Sunnyside, with 4 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 1 so far. The Sunnyside record runs from the 2000s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Sunnyside, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sunnyside is rated EF0, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Sunnyside has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2014 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Sunnyside, WA had?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sunnyside. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Sunnyside?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sunnyside was an EF0 on August 13, 2014.
How do I get tornado warnings for Sunnyside?
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