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Walla Walla, WA Tornado History — 9 Tornadoes Since 1950

Washington · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Walla Walla, WA had?

Walla Walla has had 9 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Walla Walla?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Walla Walla was an EF0 on March 5, 2024.

When is tornado season in Walla Walla?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Walla Walla, with 4 on record. April through June account for 6 of the 9 tornadoes on record near Walla Walla.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
9
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
May
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Walla Walla

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 1
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 0
2009 1
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 1
1960s 1
1980s 1
1990s 1
2000s 2
2020s 3

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 6
EF1 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 4
Jun 1
Jul 0
Aug 1
Sep 0
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Walla Walla been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Walla Walla from any of the 9 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Walla Walla

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 6, 2009 — $50K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF1 on May 6, 2022 — 175 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on April 24, 1958 — 45.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 5, 2024.

What the record shows near Walla Walla

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Walla Walla, with 3 of the 9 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Walla Walla record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Walla Walla, 9 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Walla Walla is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Walla Walla has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Walla Walla, WA had?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Walla Walla. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Walla Walla?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Walla Walla, with 4 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 Walla Walla?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Walla Walla was an EF0 on March 5, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Walla Walla?
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