Tacoma, WA Tornado History — 17 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Tacoma, WA had?
Tacoma has had 17 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Tacoma?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tacoma was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.
When is tornado season in Tacoma?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tacoma, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 17 tornadoes on record near Tacoma.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Tacoma
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 Tacoma been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Tacoma from any of the 17 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Tacoma
What the record shows near Tacoma
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Tacoma, with 5 of the 17 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Tacoma record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Tacoma, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tacoma is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Tacoma has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 5 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.