The Town Files

50 Towns in America With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950

Ranked by tornadoes within 10 mi since 1950 among 3,996 towns of 10,000–50,000 people in the U.S.. #1 is Bothell, WA (0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950).

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  1. 50Coos Bay, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Coos Bay is a city of 15,985 people in Coos County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    15,985 people · Coos County · median home $306,900 · income $56,524 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coos Bay by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  2. 49The Dalles, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    The Dalles is a city of 16,010 people in Wasco County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    16,010 people · Wasco County · median home $360,800 · income $62,614 · Jan low 31°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of The Dalles by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  3. 48Hibbing, Minnesota

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Hibbing is a city of 16,214 people in St. Louis County, Minnesota. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Minnesota town: 14).

    16,214 people · St. Louis County · median home $130,200 · income $55,789 · Jan low -4°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hibbing by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  4. 47Clearlake, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Clearlake is a city of 16,685 people in Lake County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    16,685 people · Lake County · median home $214,200 · income $41,867 · Jan low 33°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clearlake by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  5. 46Susanville, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Susanville is a city of 16,728 people in Lassen County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    16,728 people · Lassen County · median home $235,500 · income $61,641 · Jan low 22°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Susanville by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  6. 45Truckee, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Truckee is a town of 16,729 people in Nevada County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    16,729 people · Nevada County · median home $947,900 · income $130,462 · Jan low 16°F · 207 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Truckee by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  7. 44Heber, Utah

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Heber is a city of 16,856 people in Wasatch County, Utah. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Utah town: 2).

    16,856 people · Wasatch County · median home $654,200 · income $110,339 · Jan low 13°F · 75 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Heber by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  8. 43Rancho Mirage, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rancho Mirage is a city of 16,999 people in Riverside County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    16,999 people · Riverside County · median home $807,200 · income $107,364 · Jan low 48°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rancho Mirage by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  9. 42Aberdeen, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Aberdeen is a city of 17,013 people in Grays Harbor County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    17,013 people · Grays Harbor County · median home $237,300 · income $52,195 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aberdeen by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  10. 41Camano, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Camano is a community of 17,356 people in Island County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    17,356 people · Island County · median home $670,800 · income $105,231 · Jan low 37°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Camano by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  11. 40Coalinga, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Coalinga is a city of 17,590 people in Fresno County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    17,590 people · Fresno County · median home $262,400 · income $75,451 · Jan low 38°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coalinga by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  12. 39Anacortes, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Anacortes is a city of 17,637 people in Skagit County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    17,637 people · Skagit County · median home $696,700 · income $91,951 · Jan low 37°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Anacortes by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  13. 38Ellensburg, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ellensburg is a city of 18,666 people in Kittitas County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    18,666 people · Kittitas County · median home $404,100 · income $55,438 · Jan low 20°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ellensburg by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  14. 37Central Point, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Central Point is a city of 18,997 people in Jackson County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    18,997 people · Jackson County · median home $389,100 · income $86,058 · Jan low 33°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central Point by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  15. 36Badger, Alaska

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Badger is a community of 19,031 people in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Alaska town: 0).

    19,031 people · Fairbanks North Star Borough · median home $310,600 · income $97,183 · Jan low -17°F · 53 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Badger by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  16. 35Knik-Fairview, Alaska

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Knik-Fairview is a community of 19,297 people in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Alaska town: 0).

    19,297 people · Matanuska-Susitna Borough · median home $340,200 · income $96,437 · Jan low 8°F · 60 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Knik-Fairview by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  17. 34Shafter, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Shafter is a city of 19,953 people in Kern County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    19,953 people · Kern County · median home $335,800 · income $71,215 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shafter by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  18. 33Port Angeles, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Port Angeles is a city of 19,960 people in Clallam County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    19,960 people · Clallam County · median home $370,200 · income $62,606 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Angeles by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  19. 32Montrose, Colorado

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Montrose is a city of 20,291 people in Montrose County, Colorado. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Colorado town: 11).

    20,291 people · Montrose County · median home $387,900 · income $70,386 · Jan low 18°F · 22 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Montrose by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  20. 31Bourne, Massachusetts

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bourne is a town of 20,452 people in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Massachusetts town: 8).

    20,452 people · Barnstable County · median home $575,600 · income $91,058 · Jan low 22°F · 37 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bourne by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  21. 30Mesquite, Nevada

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mesquite is a city of 20,471 people in Clark County, Nevada. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Nevada town: 1).

    20,471 people · Clark County · median home $388,600 · income $75,227 · Jan low 30°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mesquite by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  22. 29Mountlake Terrace, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mountlake Terrace is a city of 21,286 people in Snohomish County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    21,286 people · Snohomish County · median home $667,300 · income $107,687 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mountlake Terrace by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  23. 28Ashland, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Ashland is a city of 21,360 people in Jackson County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    21,360 people · Jackson County · median home $583,800 · income $68,028 · Jan low 30°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ashland by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  24. 27Rancho San Diego, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Rancho San Diego is a community of 21,858 people in San Diego County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    21,858 people · San Diego County · median home $905,300 · income $118,682 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rancho San Diego by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  25. 26Bothell West, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bothell West is a community of 22,015 people in Snohomish County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    22,015 people · Snohomish County · median home $824,900 · income $153,449 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bothell West by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  26. 25Cottage Lake, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Cottage Lake is a community of 22,857 people in King County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    22,857 people · King County · median home $1,230,700 · income $213,106 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cottage Lake by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  27. 24Patterson, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Patterson, California
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    Patterson is a city of 23,781 people in Stanislaus County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    23,781 people · Stanislaus County · median home $450,200 · income $93,650 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Patterson by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  28. 23Kenmore, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Kenmore is a city of 23,914 people in King County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    23,914 people · King County · median home $920,800 · income $139,764 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kenmore by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  29. 22Oak Harbor, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Oak Harbor is a city of 24,622 people in Island County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    24,622 people · Island County · median home $461,200 · income $76,084 · Jan low 38°F · 5 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Harbor by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  30. 21Fortuna Foothills, Arizona

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Fortuna Foothills is a community of 27,776 people in Yuma County, Arizona. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Arizona town: 1).

    27,776 people · Yuma County · median home $199,200 · income $60,474 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fortuna Foothills by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  31. 20East Hampton, New York

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    East Hampton is a town of 28,385 people in Suffolk County, New York. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical New York town: 5).

    28,385 people · Suffolk County · median home $1,178,500 · income $132,348 · Jan low 28°F · 26 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Hampton by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  32. 19Atascadero, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Atascadero is a city of 29,773 people in San Luis Obispo County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    29,773 people · San Luis Obispo County · median home $716,500 · income $91,429 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Atascadero by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  33. 18Summerlin South, Nevada

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Summerlin South is a community of 30,744 people in Clark County, Nevada. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Nevada town: 1).

    30,744 people · Clark County · median home $672,400 · income $117,035 · Jan low 32°F · 3 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Summerlin South by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  34. 17El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles), California
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    El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) is a city of 31,490 people in San Luis Obispo County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    31,490 people · San Luis Obispo County · median home $687,200 · income $92,228 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  35. 16Juneau, Alaska

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Juneau is a city and borough of 32,255 people in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Alaska town: 0).

    32,255 people · Juneau City and Borough · median home $449,300 · income $101,661 · Jan low 27°F · 83 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Juneau by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  36. 15Desert Hot Springs, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Desert Hot Springs is a city of 32,512 people in Riverside County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    32,512 people · Riverside County · median home $354,800 · income $52,761 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Desert Hot Springs by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  37. 14Fairbanks, Alaska

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Fairbanks is a city of 32,515 people in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Alaska town: 0).

    32,515 people · Fairbanks North Star Borough · median home $268,400 · income $73,534 · Jan low -15°F · 58 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fairbanks by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  38. 13Redmond, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Redmond is a city of 33,274 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    33,274 people · Deschutes County · median home $462,500 · income $84,164 · Jan low 25°F · 14 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Redmond by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  39. 12Butte-Silver Bow (balance), Montana

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Butte-Silver Bow (balance) is a town of 34,494 people in Silver Bow County, Montana. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Montana town: 1).

    34,494 people · Silver Bow County · median home $257,800 · income $61,857 · Jan low 8°F · 28 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Butte-Silver Bow (balance) by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  40. 11Mount Vernon, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Mount Vernon is a city of 35,219 people in Skagit County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    35,219 people · Skagit County · median home $472,300 · income $75,777 · Jan low 35°F · 6 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  41. 10San Luis, Arizona

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    San Luis is a city of 35,257 people in Yuma County, Arizona. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Arizona town: 1).

    35,257 people · Yuma County · median home $224,900 · income $59,400 · Jan low 48°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of San Luis by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  42. 9Lewiston, Maine

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lewiston is a city of 37,121 people in Androscoggin County, Maine. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Maine town: 2).

    37,121 people · Androscoggin County · median home $235,100 · income $55,393 · Jan low 12°F · 65 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lewiston by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  43. 8Post Falls, Idaho

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Post Falls is a city of 38,485 people in Kootenai County, Idaho. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Idaho town: 2).

    38,485 people · Kootenai County · median home $477,400 · income $82,183 · Jan low 26°F

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Post Falls by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  44. 7Lynnwood, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Lynnwood is a city of 38,568 people in Snohomish County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    38,568 people · Snohomish County · median home $686,900 · income $77,704 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lynnwood by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  45. 6Calexico, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Calexico is a city of 38,633 people in Imperial County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    38,633 people · Imperial County · median home $313,600 · income $49,783 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Calexico by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  46. 5Grants Pass, Oregon

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Grants Pass is a city of 39,189 people in Josephine County, Oregon. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Oregon town: 2).

    39,189 people · Josephine County · median home $382,600 · income $59,646 · Jan low 35°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grants Pass by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  47. 4Edmonds, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Edmonds is a city of 42,853 people in Snohomish County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    42,853 people · Snohomish County · median home $890,100 · income $122,449 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornadoes within 10 miles of Edmonds by decade'50'60'70'80'90'00'10'20
    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  48. 3Danville, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Danville is a town of 43,582 people in Contra Costa County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    43,582 people · Contra Costa County · median home $1,681,700 · income $232,216 · Jan low 42°F · 1 in snow

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    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  49. 2Palm Springs, California

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Palm Springs is a city of 44,575 people in Riverside County, California. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical California town: 2).

    44,575 people · Riverside County · median home $604,000 · income $73,119 · Jan low 47°F · 0 in snow

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    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

  50. 1Bothell, Washington

    0 tornadoes within 10 miles since 1950

    Bothell is a city of 48,161 people in King County, Washington. No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles since 1950 (typical Washington town: 1).

    48,161 people · King County · median home $925,100 · income $140,427 · Jan low 37°F · 4 in snow

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    Tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center, NOAA Storm Events 1950–2026.

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Methodology. We ranked 3,996 towns of 10,000–50,000 people in the U.S. (2020 Census population). Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: