Tornado Alerts Near Bucoda, WA 98530

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Bucoda

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Bucoda area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1 tornados

Peak season month October

Total on record 48 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Bucoda

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	47 mi	Oct 28, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	65 mi	Oct 11, 2023
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	114 mi	Oct 24, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 248 yd	None	105 mi	Oct 22, 2022
EF0	Light damage	3.9 mi × 240 yd	None	72 mi	Sep 27, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 200 yd	None	65 mi	Nov 10, 2020
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 13, 2020
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	3 mi	Oct 4, 2019
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 120 yd	None	83 mi	Sep 8, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 40 yd	None	87 mi	Jul 1, 2019
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 20 yd	None	85 mi	Oct 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	107 mi	Oct 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	75 mi	Oct 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	2.3 mi × 15 yd	None	80 mi	Mar 24, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 528 yd	None	73 mi	Dec 10, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 66 yd	None	47 mi	Oct 23, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	29 mi	Apr 27, 2014
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	76 mi	Mar 21, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	16 mi	May 27, 2011
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	23 mi	Oct 25, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 60 yd	None	101 mi	Oct 26, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	10.1 mi × 440 yd	None	78 mi	Jan 10, 2008
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	123 mi	Dec 16, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 90 yd	None	14 mi	Jan 28, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	68 mi	Sep 13, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	101 mi	Jun 18, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 6, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 0 yd	None	66 mi	May 27, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 75 yd	None	4 mi	May 27, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	15 mi	Oct 15, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 75 yd	None	104 mi	Oct 9, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 75 yd	None	115 mi	Oct 9, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	74 mi	May 11, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	65 mi	Apr 28, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	106 mi	Oct 3, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	125 mi	Oct 3, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	67 mi	Sep 15, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	82 mi	May 31, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	5 mi	Apr 6, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	99 mi	Nov 12, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	90 mi	Nov 12, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	93 mi	Apr 9, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 13 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	65 mi	Jun 29, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	43 mi	Mar 28, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 67 yd	None	109 mi	Oct 26, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 30 yd	None	61 mi	Oct 13, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	Aug 16, 1978

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Bucoda over 27 years

48

Total tornados on record

1

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

Oct

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

36

EF1

12

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1978 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 CLARK, WA Jan 10, 2008

10.1 mi path

EF1 CLARK, WA Oct 13, 1984

3 mi path

EF1 CLARK, WA Jun 29, 1989

1.6 mi path 1 injured

EF1 COWLITZ, WA Oct 23, 2014

1.3 mi path

EF1 CLARK, WA Dec 10, 2015

0.8 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Bucoda sees the most tornado activity in Oct. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

PEAK

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Bucoda

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Bucoda with live tracking