Bend weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Bend, OR right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Bend as part of Deschutes County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Bend
4 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Bend since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2017 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Bend
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 1989 | F1 | Deschutes County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 3, 1997 | F0 | Deschutes County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 22, 1983 | F0 | Deschutes County | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 13, 2017 | EF0 | Deschutes County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2017 | EF0 | Deschutes County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 3, 1997 | F0 | Deschutes County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 22, 1989 | F1 | Deschutes County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 22, 1983 | F0 | Deschutes County | 0.1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Deschutes County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 19 | July 22, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 6 | May 29, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 5 | May 28, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 1 | May 21, 2023 |
| Flood Warning | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
About Bend
- Population: 106,926 (2024 estimate)
- County: Deschutes County
- State: Oregon