Salem weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Salem, OR right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Salem as part of Marion County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Salem
18 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Salem since 1950, injuring 2 people. The most recent was on October 24, 2022 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Salem
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 1993 | F2 | Yamhill County | 6 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 14, 2010 | EF2 | Marion County | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| March 8, 1960 | F1 | Marion County | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 2003 | F1 | Polk County | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 13, 2013 | EF1 | Yamhill County | 0.3 mi | 53 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2022 | EF0 | Marion County | 0 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 29, 2018 | EF0 | Marion County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 13, 2013 | EF1 | Yamhill County | 0.3 mi | 53 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 14, 2010 | EF2 | Marion County | 5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| September 28, 2007 | EF0 | Linn County | 1 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Marion County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 36 | December 19, 2025 |
| Flood Warning | 18 | December 19, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 17 | September 7, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 3 | March 26, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 2 | February 25, 2025 |
About Salem
- Population: 180,406 (2024 estimate)
- County: Marion County
- State: Oregon