3
Moderate
Tornado Risk in Portland, OR
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $1M from this hazard type
- 6 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US (2025-02-25) — 52,500 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Portland is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Portland Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Portland
Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US
September 8, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US
September 8, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US
October 11, 2017 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US
October 15, 2023 — WARNING
78,146 people exposed; $11,322M capital exposed
Tornado - Portland, OR WFO Region, US
February 24, 2025 — WARNING
52,500 people exposed; $5,292M capital exposed
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 5/10
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