Tacoma weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Tacoma, WA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Tacoma as part of Pierce County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Tacoma
17 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tacoma since 1950, injuring 1 people. The most recent was on October 18, 2019 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Tacoma
| 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 |
| September 6, 2009 | EF1 | Pierce County | 9.6 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 18, 2015 | EF1 | Pierce County | 4.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 27, 2001 | F1 | Pierce County | 2.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 2019 | EF1 | Mason County | 0.7 mi | 90 yd | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
| September 30, 2013 | EF1 | Pierce County | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 6, 2009 | EF1 | Pierce County | 9.6 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Pierce County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Flood Warning | 54 | December 18, 2025 |
| Flood Advisory | 35 | December 11, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 29 | December 15, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 8 | August 18, 2024 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 2 | March 26, 2025 |
About Tacoma
- Population: 228,202 (2024 estimate)
- County: Pierce County
- State: Washington