Bradford County, Pennsylvania tornadoes

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21confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 28, 2019, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJuly10 of 21
StrongestF2Sep 19, 1954
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bradford County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 2Jun: 6Jul: 10Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 10 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 4: 0: 33 PM: 2: 1: 36 PM: 3: 1: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 1: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
11
EF2
3

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, September 19, 1954

1 mile path Longest path

8 miles, F1

July 5, 1992, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF2

July 8, 2014
Every tornado

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 28, 2019EF13.2 mi200 yd00
Jun 13, 2018EF25.16 mi250 yd00
Jun 19, 2017EF01.05 mi250 yd00
Jul 25, 2016EF10.11 mi50 yd00
Feb 24, 2016EF11.09 mi100 yd00
Jul 8, 2014EF26.68 mi500 yd00
Jul 15, 2012EF01.24 mi120 yd00
May 26, 2011EF10.39 mi75 yd00
Jun 22, 2010EF11.03 mi250 yd00
Aug 12, 2005F01 mi200 yd00
Jul 1, 1999F02.7 mi150 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F16 mi400 yd00
Jun 15, 1993F00.1 mi60 yd00
Jul 5, 1992F18 mi100 yd00
Jul 6, 1977F11 mi30 yd00
Jul 6, 1977F12 mi40 yd00
Jul 29, 1976F10.1 mi10 yd01
Jun 28, 1973F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1964F12 mi10 yd00
Sep 19, 1954F21 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1951F00.1 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.