Seattle weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Seattle, WA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Seattle as part of King County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Seattle
10 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Seattle since 1950, injuring 1 people. The most recent was on December 18, 2018 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Seattle
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 1969 | F3 | King County | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 |
| December 18, 2018 | EF2 | Kitsap County | 1.4 mi | 285 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 18, 2015 | EF1 | Pierce County | 4.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| December 22, 1971 | F1 | King County | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 28, 1962 | F1 | King County | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2018 | EF2 | Kitsap County | 1.4 mi | 285 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 18, 2015 | EF1 | Pierce County | 4.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 11, 2001 | F0 | King County | 0 mi | 0 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 24, 1997 | F0 | Snohomish County | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 23, 1996 | F0 | Pierce County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for King County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 114 | March 24, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 41 | December 11, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 39 | March 18, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 11 | March 11, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 8 | October 28, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 6 | August 18, 2024 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 6 | December 16, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 6 | August 5, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 2 | October 31, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 2 | April 14, 2026 |
About Seattle
- Population: 780,995 (2024 estimate)
- County: King County
- State: Washington