Adams County tornado history
3 tornadoes touched Adams County, Washington between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.0 a year. The strongest was rated F1 (Jul 1, 1978).
3tornadoes since 1950
F1strongest rating
0killed · 0 injured
2.3 milongest path · 1978
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By rating
(E)F02
(E)F11
(E)F20
(E)F30
(E)F40
(E)F50
By month
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Peak month: April.
By decade
’50’60’70’80’90’00’10’20
Strongest tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| Jul 1, 1978 | F1 | 2.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1983 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | Path | Width | Injured | Killed |
|---|
| Apr 23, 1983 | F0 | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 1980 | F0 | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1978 | F1 | 2.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Nearby counties
Questions
How many tornadoes has Adams County, Washington had?
3 tornadoes touched Adams County, Washington between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.0 per year.
What was the strongest tornado in Adams County?
The strongest rating recorded was F1 on Jul 1, 1978, with a 2.3-mile path.
When is tornado season in Adams County?
Most of its tornadoes happened in April (1 of 3). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.
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