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Tornado History

Luzerne Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Luzerne, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1960 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $8.1M, with 0 deaths and 23 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes20
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries23
Property Damage$8.1M
Avg Length3.5 mi
Avg Width150 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Luzerne, Pennsylvania

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 530.0 yards in Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 4, 1960

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Luzerne, Pennsylvania, July 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.

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Summary: 2006 was the most active year with 2 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 6 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.

$5.0M$500K$50K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2018 with at least $5.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF2 June 13, 20182018F2 December 1, 20062006F2 July 6, 19841984EF2 February 25, 20172017F2 July 4, 19601960F2 September 10, 19681968F1 April 16, 19931993F1 January 27, 19621962F1 May 31, 19851985EF1 August 12, 20232023EF1 July 26, 20122012F1 June 19, 19751975F1 June 21, 19811981F1 September 20, 19881988F0 June 22, 1996F0 July 22, 2006F0 May 31, 1998EF0 July 8, 2014F0 May 6, 1980F0 August 10, 1986© OpenStreetMap contributors

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
June 13, 2018EF2Luzerne, Pennsylvania2.9 mi150 yd06$5.0M
December 1, 2006F2Luzerne, Pennsylvania20 mi150 yd05$1.0M
July 6, 1984F2Luzerne, Pennsylvania0.3 mi300 yd012$250K
February 25, 2017EF2Luzerne, Pennsylvania7.12 mi500 yd00$250K
July 4, 1960F2Luzerne, Pennsylvania0 mi33 yd00$25K
September 10, 1968F2Luzerne, Pennsylvania0 mi33 yd00$25K
April 16, 1993F1Luzerne, Pennsylvania2.1 mi400 yd00$500K
January 27, 1962F1Luzerne, Pennsylvania0 mi200 yd00$250K
May 31, 1985F1Luzerne, Pennsylvania11 mi530 yd00$250K
August 12, 2023EF1Luzerne, Pennsylvania3.25 mi150 yd00$100K
July 26, 2012EF1Luzerne, Pennsylvania0.52 mi75 yd00$30K
June 19, 1975F1Luzerne, Pennsylvania0 mi33 yd00$25K

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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.