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Oregon Tornadoes

Oregon averages just 2 tornadoes per year. The Pacific Ocean's cold water and Coast Range mountains suppress most tornado formation. When they do occur, Oregon tornadoes are typically weak and short-lived.

Oregon Tornado Statistics

• Average tornadoes per year: ~2
• Peak season: Spring and summer
• Historical: Very rare significant events

Why So Rare?

Pacific Cold Water

Cold Pacific Ocean prevents warm moist air needed for tornadoes.

Cascade Mountains

Cascades disrupt weather patterns.

Marine Influence

Coastal cool air limits convection.

Storm Track

Major storms typically stay far north or approach from ocean.

Regional Oregon Risk

Interior Valleys

Willamette Valley - most common tornado area.

Coastal Areas

Very rare tornadoes.

Eastern Oregon

Higher elevations. Rare tornadoes.

Living in Oregon

• Tornado risk extremely low
• Focus on other severe weather (fire, flooding)
• Basic weather awareness sufficient
• NOAA weather radio for general severe weather

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