York County, Pennsylvania tornadoes

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35confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: August 7, 2023, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 35
StrongestF3Apr 5, 1952
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 2Apr: 4May: 2Jun: 12Jul: 5Aug: 7Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 3: 4: 33 PM: 6: 4: 66 PM: 6: 0: 09 PM: 0: 0: 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 4: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 3: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
12
EF2
13
EF3
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

Strongest

F3, April 5, 1952

17.5 mile path Longest path

22.2 miles, F2

July 29, 1961, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F2

July 2, 1970
Every tornado

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 7, 2023EF11.53 mi50 yd00
Aug 7, 2023EF10.52 mi75 yd00
Jun 12, 2023EF00.34 mi130 yd00
Aug 18, 2021EF00.68 mi125 yd00
Feb 25, 2017EF11.7 mi100 yd00
Jun 1, 2012EF00.04 mi25 yd00
Jun 12, 2011EF01.15 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 2011EF11.75 mi100 yd00
Apr 28, 2011EF22.62 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 2011EF00.49 mi200 yd02
Aug 30, 2005F10.5 mi100 yd00
Aug 4, 2004F00.8 mi25 yd00
Jul 14, 2004F15 mi100 yd00
Sep 24, 2001F25 mi200 yd00
Jun 2, 1998F04 mi30 yd00
Jul 21, 1994F01 mi220 yd00
Jun 5, 1993F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 9, 1992F22 mi100 yd00
May 6, 1991F00.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 8, 1990F21 mi60 yd01
May 13, 1990F12 mi40 yd00
Jun 15, 1989F216 mi100 yd06
Jun 7, 1980F25.6 mi800 yd00
Aug 28, 1978F220 mi20 yd00
Mar 21, 1976F12 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 20, 20262 SW WrightsvilleNot 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.