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Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA had?

Union Hill-Novelty Hill has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.

When was the most recent tornado near Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Union Hill-Novelty Hill was an F0 on June 16, 2006.

When is tornado season in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Union Hill-Novelty Hill, with 2 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Union Hill-Novelty Hill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
12.5% of total
Peak Month
June
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 3
1970s 2
1990s 1
2000s 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 3
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

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

Have any tornadoes near Union Hill-Novelty Hill been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Union Hill-Novelty Hill from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, though 1 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Costliest Tornado
F3 on December 12, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on October 26, 1971 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 18, 1964 — 5.2 mile track.
Most Recent
F0 on June 16, 2006.

What the record shows near Union Hill-Novelty Hill

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

Of the tornadoes rated near Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Union Hill-Novelty Hill is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Union Hill-Novelty Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Union Hill-Novelty Hill was an F0 on June 16, 2006.
How do I get tornado warnings for Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
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