Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania tornadoes

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50confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: March 16, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune17 of 50
StrongestF4Jun 3, 1980
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries240whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 5Apr: 3May: 7Jun: 17Jul: 6Aug: 2Sep: 4Oct: 3Nov: 2Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 17 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 2: 412 PM: 1: 4: 63 PM: 7: 7: 36 PM: 7: 1: 29 PM: 1: 1: 312 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 3: 1: 0: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01990: 3: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 4: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 5: 02020: 2: 1: 0: 0: 5: 319501960197019801990200020102020

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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
25
EF2
11
EF3
1
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

F3, July 11, 1976

1 deaths, 17 injuries Strongest

F4, June 3, 1980

11.8 mile path Longest path

45.3 miles, F2

June 4, 1975, whole path Widest

800 yards, F2

June 15, 1964
Every tornado

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 16, 2025EF01.69 mi50 yd00
Mar 16, 2025EF11.21 mi50 yd00
Mar 16, 2025EF17.69 mi75 yd00
Jun 26, 2024EF210.84 mi200 yd00
Jun 26, 2024EF111.54 mi300 yd00
May 29, 2024EF00.3 mi50 yd00
May 17, 2024EF02.94 mi100 yd00
May 8, 2024EF11.14 mi200 yd00
Jul 29, 2021EF14.93 mi100 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF00.15 mi75 yd00
Apr 7, 2020EF13.83 mi250 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF21.56 mi250 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF00.76 mi250 yd00
Oct 2, 2018EF10.94 mi150 yd00
Jun 27, 2018EF00.7 mi175 yd00
Jun 27, 2018EF02.42 mi150 yd00
Nov 18, 2017EF15.41 mi125 yd00
Jun 1, 2012EF14.81 mi300 yd00
Mar 23, 2011EF28.96 mi300 yd00
Dec 1, 2006F18.87 mi50 yd00
Aug 4, 2004F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 16, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F18 mi200 yd01
Jun 2, 1998F132 mi700 yd050
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 18, 20262 SSE DerryNot yet rated
Jul 18, 20262 NNE Mcchesneytown-LoyNot yet rated
Jun 6, 20264 ESE SmithtonNot 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.