Tornado History
Lackawanna Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lackawanna, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1991 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of EF2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $772K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 5.4 miles in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 31, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, May 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.
Summary: 1998 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 1998 with at least $475K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2017 | EF2 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 5.4 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 2, 1998 | F1 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| November 17, 2010 | EF1 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 1.73 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $125K |
| January 14, 1992 | F1 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 2019 | EF1 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.79 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 23, 1991 | F1 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 31, 1998 | F0 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 31, 1998 | F0 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| October 2, 2018 | EF0 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.15 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 15, 2019 | EF0 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 3.22 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 2, 2023 | EF0 | Lackawanna, Pennsylvania | 0.23 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| October 2, 2018 | EF0 | Lackawanna, 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.