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Tornado History
Potter Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Potter, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 11 tornadoes from 1954 through 2013, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $434K, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Potter, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2.94 miles in Potter, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Potter, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jun 12, 1954
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Potter, Pennsylvania, July is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2012 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 2003 with at least $200K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2003 | F3 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 12, 1954 | F2 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 14, 1962 | F2 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 27, 2013 | EF1 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 2.94 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| September 15, 1957 | F1 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 28, 1973 | F1 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 29, 1974 | F1 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| July 24, 2010 | EF1 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 1.12 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 2, 2012 | EF0 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0.39 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| April 27, 2011 | EF0 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 1.85 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| July 26, 2012 | EF0 | Potter, Pennsylvania | 0.16 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.