Tumwater, WA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
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
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.
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 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
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.