Crawford County, Pennsylvania tornadoes

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40confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: June 9, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 4 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total401950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay12 of 40
StrongestF4May 31, 1985
Deaths19whole paths, see note
Injuries153whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 12Jun: 10Jul: 8Aug: 0Sep: 3Oct: 3Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 12 of 40 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 4: 6: 53 PM: 8: 5: 36 PM: 0: 4: 19 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

80 1950: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 2: 2: 0: 1: 0: 8: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 12020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 4 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
14
EF2
9
EF3
3
EF4
1

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

Deadliest

F4, May 31, 1985

16 deaths, 125 injuries Strongest

F4, May 31, 1985

56.2 mile path Longest path

56.2 miles, F4

May 31, 1985, whole path Widest

427 yards, F3

May 31, 1985
Every tornado

All 40 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 9, 2025EF00.66 mi25 yd00
Jul 29, 2021EF00.57 mi75 yd00
Apr 14, 2019EF00.4 mi100 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF13 mi25 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF13.5 mi75 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF24.1 mi50 yd01
May 26, 2011EF16.6 mi100 yd00
Jun 6, 2010EF00.51 mi20 yd00
Jun 2, 2010EF01.19 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2007EF12 mi30 yd00
May 25, 2004F27 mi50 yd00
May 20, 2004F01 mi20 yd00
Nov 10, 2002F11 mi40 yd00
Jul 27, 2002F03 mi25 yd00
Jun 5, 2002F10.2 mi200 yd00
Jun 1, 2001F05 mi65 yd00
Jul 20, 1998F15 mi100 yd00
May 24, 1995F01 mi20 yd00
Jun 11, 1994F16 mi150 yd01
Sep 2, 1993F00.2 mi20 yd00
Sep 30, 1986F20.5 mi60 yd01
Jun 22, 1985F18 mi40 yd00
Jun 22, 1985F18 mi33 yd00
Jun 22, 1985F233.4 mi40 yd02
May 31, 1985F38 mi427 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 14, 20264 N CochrantonNot yet rated
Jun 14, 20263 N Blooming ValleyNot yet rated
Jun 14, 20263 N Blooming ValleyNot yet rated
Jun 14, 2026ConneautvilleNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.