Tillamook County, Oregon
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1975 and 2025, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
7
Tornado reports
1
Hail reports
61
Floods since 1996
94
All events
1
Deaths
$51.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Tillamook County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 7 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
The Nehalem River at Foss reached major flood levels. There was widespread flooding and damage in the city of Nehalem, and a trailer park was evacuated. Also along the Nehalem River, a 54-year old woman drove her truck into flooded waters and was swept away. The body was never fo…
Flooding due to heavy rain in the Coast Range caused multiple closures along Hwy. 101 north of and inside downtown Tillamook. The flooding also affected local businesses along the highway, where flood waters in some places were near two feet high. NOTE: Damage estimate is for the…
The Wilson River at Tillamook reached major flood levels. Many homes and businesses were damaged by flood waters. A trailer park was evacuated, which sustained significant property damage. NOTE: Damage estimates are for the entire county of Tillamook.
The Wilson River near Tillamook crested at 22.8 feet on November 7th, with flood stage at 12.0 feet and major flood stage at 19.0 feet. This set a record flood stage for the gauge, and caused major flooding problems for the city of Tillamook, down river from the gauge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station PC441 1080 measured a peak wind gusts of 60 mph at 1300 on Nov 5th coinciding with the passage of the Severe Thunderstorm.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
EF-0 tornado with estimated winds of 85 mph. The tornado briefly touched down in Rockaway Beach, OR. It occurred around 9:24 PM 11/11/24 and lasted one to two minutes or so according to the spotter that reported it. KRTX radar imagery depicted a fairly strong velocity couplet ove…
Flood Flood
A strong atmospheric river brought heavy rains to the north Oregon coast on Dec 5th. Tillamook County EM reported Kilchis River just north of Tillamook had minor flooding. The Wilson River at Tillamook also remained in minor flood stage during a 30-hour period, cresting at 16.07 …
Flood Flood
The Nehalem River near Foss saw minor flooding, cresting at 15.91 feet at 8 pm on December 5th. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Five individual waterspouts were observed around a mile offshore of Rockaway Beach on the morning of June 19. The first one was observed at 10:20 am. All of the waterspouts dissipated by 10:40 am. Numerous phone calls were received from the public about the waterspouts, and photo…
Flood Flood
Measured rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches. Minor flooding occurred along the Wilson River. No damages were reported.
Flood Flood
Measured 3 to 6 inches of rainfall. Minor flooding occurred along the Nehalem River near Foss. No damages were reported.
Flood Flood
The gauge on the Nehalem River near Foss rose above flood stage of 15.0 feet at 1300PST, crested at 18.3 feet on the 7th at 0830PST, then dropped below flood stage on the 8th at 1220PST.
Flood Flood
The gauge on the Wilson River near Tillamook rose above flood stage of 12.0 feet at 0945PST, crested at 14.1 feet on the 7th at 0800PST, then dropped below flood stage at 1730PST on the 7th. Flood waters covered highway 101 near Tillamook, and highway 6 was closed in east Tillamo…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Tillamook county emergency manager reported large debris flow on Trask River Road at milepost 6. Mud, large rocks and trees blocking all lanes.
Flood Flood
The Trask River near Tillamook (TRAO3) rose above flood stage of 16.5 feet on the morning of the 12th, crested at 16.9 feet at 1145PST on the 12th, then fell below flood stage on the afternoon of the 12th. Fifty people were evacuated from a RV park in Neskowin after the Neskowin …
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook (TLMO3) rose above flood stage of 12 feet on the evening of the 11th, crested at 14.8 feet at 0815PST on the 12th, then fell below flood stage on the evening of the 12th. Flooding occurred in the north part of the city of Tillamook, closing the Wil…
Flood Flood
The Trask River near Tillamook (TRAO3) rose above flood stage at 0115PST, crested at 17.10 feet, then fell below flood stage at 0745PST. Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Flood Flood
The Nehalem River near Foss (FSSO3) rose above flood stage at 2200PST, crested at 17.73 feet, then fell below flood stage at 0000PST on the 14th. Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook (TLMO3) rose above flood stage at 0715PST, crested at 16.75 feet, then fell below flood stage at 1500PST on the 13th. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 15.5 feet.
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook (TLMO3) reached flood stage at 0000PST, crested at 13.4 feet, then dropped below flood stage at 0930PST. Flood stage is 12 feet.
Flood Flood
The gage on the Wilson River near Tillamook (TLMO3) crested at 12.4 feet. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. No damage was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Two inches of rainfall reported over 24 hours.
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook crested at 12.5 feet around 10 AM, which is 0.5 foot abouve flood stage. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Storm Spotter in Tillamook reported hail up to 0.75 inch in diameter.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Nehalem River near Foss to flood. The river crested at 15.02 feet, which is 0.02 foot above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Trask River near Tillamook to flood. The river crested at 17.56 feet, which is 1.06 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain, with amounts up to 10.7 inches in the Coast Range led to flooding on the Wilson River near Tillamook. The river crested at 17.05 feet, which is 5.05 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Nehalem River near Foss to flood. The river crested at 18.36 feet, which is 3.36 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Wilson River near Tillamook to flood. The river crested at 15.76 feet, which is 3.76 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flooding of the Nehalem River near Foss. The Nehalem River reached flood stage at 100 AM on November 25th, and crested at 15.2 feet at 300 AM on November 25th. The river dropped below flood stage at 750 AM on November 25.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in flooding of the Wilson River near Tillamook. The Wilson River reached flood stage at 1053 PM on November 24th, and crested at 12.5 feet at 130 AM on November 25th. The river dropped below flood stage at 428 AM on November 25.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey Team confirmed a EF-2 Tornado went through Manzanita, with estimated peak winds of 125-130 mph. Tornado started as a waterspout over the Pacific Ocean and came onshore near Treasure Cove Lane and continued northeast through Manzanita.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Video obtained via social media showed a waterspout just offshore of Oceanside along Highway 101. It briefly moved onshore before dissipating. No damage was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The CWOP station at Cape Meares reported gusts up to 79 mph in Tillamook County. A weather station at Garibaldi also recorded a peak wind gust of 60 mph.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches along the Coast flooded Highway 6, and left standing water on Highway 101. A landslide occurred blocking Bayocean Road at milepost 2 as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorms and lightning damaged four homes in Nehalem Bay. The homes sustained shingle damage from lightning. One home was heavily damaged with one wall and window blown out.
Flood Flood
High water resulted in the closing of several roads near Tillamook including Highway the Oregon State Route 6 near the Highway 101 intersection.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Heavy rain resulted in urban flooding and several landslides throughout Tillamook County.
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook, The Trask River near Tillamook, and The Nehalem River near Foss exceeded flood stage. high water from these rivers resulted in the closure of several roads including Highway 101.
Flood Flood
The 5 day rainfall total ending in the morning on November 17th for Lees Camp, OR was 14.60 inches. Flooding from this rain closed several roads including Highway 101, Highway 6, Long Prairie Road, Alderbrook Road, God's Valley Road, and Front Street. Emergency response officials…
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was reported near the Blimp Hanger at the Tillamook Airport. The report was relayed by the Tillamook County Emergency Manager and was accompanied by photos.
Flood Flood
The Wilson River near Tillamook reached flood stage of 12 feet at 630 PM on December 20th. The river crested at 14.12 feet at 830 AM on December 21st, and dropped below flood stage at 1045 AM.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in the Nehalem River to flood near Foss. The river reached flood stage around 2 pm March 6, and crested at 14.8 feet at 8 pm. The river fell below flood stage around 9 am on March 7th.
Flood Flood
The Nehalem River near Foss reached flood stage at 1220 PM PST on February 18th, 2014. The river crested at 15.1 feet at 615 pm PST, and dropped below flood level at 800 AM PST on February 19, 2014.
Flood Flood
The Nehalem River near Foss reached Flood Stage at 720 AM PST on February 17th, 2014. The river crested at 14.5 ft at 900 AM, and dropped below flood level at 200 PM PST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain resulted in the Nehalem River overflowing its banks and flooding surrounding low-level areas. The Nehalem River at Foss crested at 17.3 feet on November 19th at 3 pm 3.3 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Wilson River near Tillamook to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas. The Wilson River crested at 14.7 feet, 2.7 feet above flood stage, on November 19th at 4 pm PST.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused the Nehalem River near Foss, Oregon to overflow its banks and flood low lying areas. The Nehalem River crested at 14.9 feet on March 30th at 11 am PDT, 0.9 feet above flood stage.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain caused flooding along the Wilson River. The Wilson River at Tillamook crested at 12.4 feet on March 29th at 11 pm PDT, 0.4 feet above flood stage.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
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