State history
Tornadoes in Oregon
Oregon averages 3 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 3 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Spring-Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- 1972 Vancouver WA impact — cross-border event.
- 2010 Aumsville F2 — significant.
- Various weak events — annual.
Major cities
Portland metro
2.5M. Rare events.
Salem
175k. Capital.
Eugene
175k.
Bend
105k. Central OR.
Medford
85k.
Gresham
110k.
NWS coverage
NWS Portland
Western OR.
NWS Medford
S OR.
NWS Pendleton
E OR.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.