Tornado History

Cumberland Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1961 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.2M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes17
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries3
Property Damage$1.2M
Avg Length2.1 mi
Avg Width68 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Cumberland, Pennsylvania

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 4.9 miles in Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 125.0 yards in Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Mar 21, 1976

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Cumberland, 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: 2004 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 9 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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1991 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 April 16, 19611961F1 July 31, 19851985F1 April 9, 19911991F1 September 28, 20062006F1 August 4, 20042004F1 June 3, 19641964F1 March 21, 19761976EF1 May 26, 20112011EF1 May 15, 20182018F1 July 30, 19961996F1 September 17, 20042004F1 August 31, 20052005F0 April 9, 19911991F0 August 4, 20042004EF0 May 27, 2022F0 March 21, 1976F0 June 21, 2000© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 16, 1961F3Cumberland, Pennsylvania0 mi110 yd00$250K
July 31, 1985F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania3 mi20 yd00$250K
April 9, 1991F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania0.4 mi20 yd03$250K
September 28, 2006F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania3 mi100 yd00$75K
August 4, 2004F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania2.5 mi125 yd00$50K
June 3, 1964F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania0 mi33 yd00$25K
March 21, 1976F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania4.9 mi90 yd00$25K
May 26, 2011EF1Cumberland, Pennsylvania2.64 mi100 yd00$15K
May 15, 2018EF1Cumberland, Pennsylvania0.08 mi40 yd00$3K
July 30, 1996F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania3 mi50 yd00N/A
September 17, 2004F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania2 mi50 yd00N/A
August 31, 2005F1Cumberland, Pennsylvania2 mi100 yd00N/A
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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.

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