Tornadoes in Clark County
The Storm Prediction Center records 15 tornadoes whose paths touched Clark County, Washington between 1972 and 2023. They killed 6 people and injured 301. The busiest month is May, with 3 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 5 April 1972. The most recent was on 11 October 2023.
- 15tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 301injuries
- 239per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Clark County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 0 | 0% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Clark County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 3 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Clark County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Portland, Oregon tornado5 April 1972, F3, 6 deaths, 300 injuries, 8.7 miles long
- Longest path: Washington tornado10 January 2008, EF1, 10.1 miles long
- Most recent: Washington tornado11 October 2023, EF0, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Clark County
- Portland, Oregon tornado5 April 1972, F3, 6 deaths, 300 injuries, 8.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.