King County, Washington tornadoes
5confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: June 11, 2001, F0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary
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Every tornado path in the county
Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.
At a glance
Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond King County.
When tornadoes hit here
By month
December is the peak month, with 2 of 5 tornadoes.
By time of day
Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.
By year, 1950 to 2025
The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.
By rating
Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.
Notable tornadoes
All 5 tornadoes, newest first
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2001 | F0 | n/a | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 1971 | F1 | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1969 | F3 | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 1964 | F0 | 5.2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 1962 | F1 | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Cities in King County
Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.
- Bellevue 3
- Federal Way 3
- Kent 3
- Renton 4
- Seattle 3
Nearby counties
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.