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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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey 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
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 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.