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Tornado History

Columbia Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Columbia, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 8 tornadoes from 1964 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $140K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes8
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$140K
Avg Length2.4 mi
Avg Width61 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Columbia, Pennsylvania

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Columbia, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
1964 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 6 miles in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Mar 26, 1964

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Columbia, Pennsylvania, April is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 1964 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
F1
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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 recorded events.

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.

$90K$9K$900$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2002 with at least $90K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 April 17, 19821982EF2 April 15, 20192019F1 April 28, 20022002F1 July 26, 19891989F1 March 26, 19641964F1 July 15, 19921992F1 June 17, 20042004F0 May 27, 20012001© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 17, 1982F2Columbia, Pennsylvania4 mi30 yd01$25K
April 15, 2019EF2Columbia, Pennsylvania3.69 mi300 yd00N/A
April 28, 2002F1Columbia, Pennsylvania6 mi30 yd00$90K
July 26, 1989F1Columbia, Pennsylvania4 mi50 yd00$25K
March 26, 1964F1Columbia, Pennsylvania0.1 mi13 yd00$250
July 15, 1992F1Columbia, Pennsylvania0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
June 17, 2004F1Columbia, Pennsylvania1 mi20 yd00N/A
May 27, 2001F0Columbia, Pennsylvania0.1 mi35 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.