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Tornado Alerts Near Kennewick, Washington 99337

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Historical Tornado Risk
Activity level Low
Average per year 0.3 tornados
Peak season month May
Total on record 17 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Kennewick

17 tornado records · Source: NCEI Storm Events
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EF RatingDamagePathCasualtiesDistanceDate
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 20 yd None 21 mi Mar 31, 2020
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 100 yd None 10 mi May 21, 2016
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 15 yd None 38 mi Aug 13, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 53 mi Apr 14, 2011
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 78 mi Apr 7, 2008
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.1 mi × 20 yd None 33 mi May 19, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 77 mi May 9, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 62 mi Apr 23, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 60 mi Apr 23, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd None 32 mi Jun 7, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 23 mi May 23, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 61 mi May 15, 2000
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 84 mi May 9, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 25 yd None 81 mi Aug 26, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 10 yd None 18 mi Jul 9, 1995
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 63 mi Aug 10, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 33 yd None 58 mi Apr 23, 1983

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Kennewick over 14 years

17
Total tornados on record
0.3
Average per year
EF1
Strongest recorded
May
Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0
15
EF1
2
EF2
0
EF3
0
EF4
0
EF5
0

Yearly Tornado Count

1983 2020

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 GRANT, WA Aug 10, 1985
1 mi path
EF1 MORROW, OR May 19, 2006
0.1 mi path
EF0 UMATILLA, OR Jul 9, 1995
1 mi path
EF0 YAKIMA, WA Aug 26, 1997
1 mi path
EF0 ADAMS, WA Apr 23, 1983
0.5 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season
Tornado season is active. Kennewick sees the most tornado activity in May. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan
2%
Feb
3%
Mar
7%
Apr
10%
PEAK
May
18%
Jun
16%
Jul
12%
Aug
9%
Sep
7%
Oct
6%
Nov
5%
Dec
3%
Current month Peak for Kennewick

🛡️ 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

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