Tornado History
Bradford Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bradford, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 21 tornadoes from 1951 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.2M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Bradford, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Bradford, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
1977 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 8 miles in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Bradford, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 6, 1977
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Bradford, Pennsylvania, July is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1977 was the most active year with 2 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 1996 with at least $500K 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 13, 2018 | EF2 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 5.16 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| September 19, 1954 | F2 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 22, 1996 | F1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 6 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| July 1, 1964 | F1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 22, 2010 | EF1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 1.03 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 8, 2014 | EF1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 4.5 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 29, 1976 | F1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| July 6, 1977 | F1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| February 24, 2016 | EF1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 1.09 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 25, 2016 | EF1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 0.11 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 26, 2011 | EF1 | Bradford, Pennsylvania | 0.39 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
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Source And Limits
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.