Portland weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Portland, OR right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Portland as part of Multnomah County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Portland
33 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Portland since 1950, killing 6 people and injuring 302. The most recent was on October 11, 2023 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Portland
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 1972 | F3 | — | 8.7 mi | 440 yd | 6 | 300 |
| December 8, 1993 | F2 | Yamhill County | 6 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 10, 2008 | EF1 | Clark County | 10.1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 12, 1957 | F1 | Clackamas County | 2.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 29, 1989 | F1 | Clark County | 1.6 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2023 | EF0 | Clark County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 27, 2021 | EF0 | Clark County | 3.9 mi | 240 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 10, 2020 | EF0 | Columbia County | 1.7 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 13, 2020 | EF0 | Clackamas County | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 8, 2019 | EF0 | Multnomah County | 0.1 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Multnomah County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 42 | November 10, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 14 | March 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 10 | February 25, 2025 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 4 | January 13, 2021 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 3 | March 26, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | September 9, 2019 |
About Portland
- Population: 635,749 (2024 estimate)
- County: Multnomah County
- State: Oregon