National Weather ServiceOregonSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Oregon
The National Weather Service issued 69 severe thunderstorm warnings for Oregon in 2025 and 53 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 67, 29% above the average of 52 for those months in 2008-2025. Malheur was covered most often (178 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Oregon get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Oregon. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 67 |
| 2025 | 69 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2013 | 79 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 55 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2008 | 71 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Oregon get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Oregon?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malheur | 178 | 52 | August 15, 2026 |
| Klamath | 127 | 40 | July 6, 2026 |
| Umatilla | 114 | 10 | August 16, 2026 |
| Jackson | 93 | 26 | September 17, 2026 |
| Union | 91 | 12 | August 16, 2026 |
| Baker | 82 | 16 | August 15, 2026 |
| Harney | 68 | 27 | May 28, 2026 |
| Douglas | 67 | 13 | July 23, 2026 |
| Morrow | 62 | 5 | May 28, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 52 | 4 | May 28, 2026 |
| Lake | 51 | 12 | July 6, 2026 |
| Clackamas | 50 | 13 | September 7, 2025 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Oregon in AreaZine's record
NWS MedfordWarningSeptember 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jackson, OR
Expired 7:45 p.m. PDT, September 16, 2026
NWS MedfordWarningSeptember 16, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jackson, OR
Expired 7:45 p.m. PDT, September 16, 2026
NWS BoiseWarningAugust 15, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Baker and Malheur, OR
Expired 3:45 p.m. PDT, August 15, 2026
NWS PendletonWarningAugust 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Union, OR
Expired 2:30 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
NWS BoiseWarningAugust 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Baker, OR
Expired 2:15 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
NWS BoiseWarningJuly 23, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Canyon, Owyhee and Malheur, ID and OR
Expired 6:00 p.m. MDT, July 23, 2026
NWS MedfordWarningJuly 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Douglas, OR
Expired 6:15 p.m. PDT, July 22, 2026
NWS PendletonWarningJuly 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Deschutes, OR
Expired 4:30 p.m. PDT, July 22, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Oregon.