Tornado History
Jefferson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jefferson, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1968 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 1 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Jefferson, Pennsylvania with 1 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 28.7 miles in Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Jefferson, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 19, 1996
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jefferson, Pennsylvania, August 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: 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 1976 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 11, 1976 | F2 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 28.7 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 7 | $250K |
| July 19, 1996 | F2 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 2.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 2, 2018 | EF2 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 4.09 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 7, 1978 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 1.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 15, 2005 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| October 16, 2021 | EF1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0.58 mi | 260 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| August 30, 1970 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 10.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 1981 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 19, 1968 | F1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 21, 2018 | EF1 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 1.33 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 30, 1996 | F0 | Jefferson, Pennsylvania | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
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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.