Tornado History
Fayette Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fayette, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1954 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $7.9M, with 0 deaths and 15 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fayette, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Fayette, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
1971 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 12.2 miles in Fayette, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Fayette, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 13, 1971
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fayette, Pennsylvania, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1971 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 1998 with at least $3.0M 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 2, 1998 | F2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.0M |
| October 1, 1986 | F2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 4.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| August 25, 2023 | EF2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 1.96 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 6 | $850K |
| November 16, 1965 | F2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 280 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| July 13, 1971 | F2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 12.2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| July 13, 1971 | F2 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 10, 1962 | F1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 9, 1991 | F1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 29, 2021 | EF1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 3.13 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 25, 2023 | EF1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 6.21 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| February 15, 2018 | EF1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 1.74 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| May 11, 2024 | EF1 | Fayette, Pennsylvania | 0.89 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
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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.