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Tumwater, WA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Tumwater, WA had?

Tumwater has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Tumwater?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tumwater was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.

When is tornado season in Tumwater?

October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tumwater, with 3 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Tumwater.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
October
3 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Tumwater

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 2
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

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

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 4
EF1 2
EF2 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Tumwater been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Tumwater from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Tumwater

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on October 18, 2019 — $150K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on October 18, 2019 — 90 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on November 10, 1965 — 1.5 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on October 18, 2019.

What the record shows near Tumwater

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Tumwater, with 3 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Tumwater record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Tumwater, 6 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Tumwater is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Tumwater is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Tumwater has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 2, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Tumwater, WA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tumwater. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Tumwater?
October is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Tumwater, with 3 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 Tumwater?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Tumwater was an EF1 on October 18, 2019.
How do I get tornado warnings for Tumwater?
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