How many tornadoes has Yakima, WA had?
Yakima has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Yakima?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yakima was an EF0 on April 7, 2008.
When is tornado season in Yakima?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yakima, with 4 on record. April through June account for 7 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Yakima.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
8
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
April
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Yakima
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
1 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
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
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1990s
2
2000s
5
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
7
EF2
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
0
Jul
0
Aug
1
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Yakima been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Yakima from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Yakima
Costliest Tornado
F2 on April 30, 1957 — est. ~$3K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on May 15, 2000 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on August 26, 1997 — 1.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on April 7, 2008.
What the record shows near Yakima
The 2000s are the busiest decade on record so far near Yakima, with 5 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Yakima record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Yakima, 7 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Yakima is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Yakima has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 1 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 1, and 19 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Yakima, WA had?
Since 1950, 8 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Yakima. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Yakima?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Yakima, 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 Yakima?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Yakima was an EF0 on April 7, 2008.
How do I get tornado warnings for Yakima?
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