Tornado History
Adams Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Adams, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1951 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Adams, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Adams, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 13.3 miles in Adams, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Adams, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 30, 2005
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Adams, Pennsylvania, August is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $2.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1980 | F3 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 1.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 7, 1980 | F2 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 2.3 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| April 25, 1954 | F2 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 13.3 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 21, 1976 | F2 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 28, 1978 | F2 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 3.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 16, 1971 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 30, 1951 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 6, 1996 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 0.8 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 24, 1996 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 1, 1998 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 20, 1999 | F1 | Adams, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.