Tornado History
Sullivan Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sullivan, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1954 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $775K, with 1 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sullivan, Pennsylvania
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Sullivan, Pennsylvania with 1 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 12.8 miles in Sullivan, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Sullivan, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 16, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sullivan, Pennsylvania, August is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 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 2019 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1954 | F2 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 12.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 14, 1974 | F2 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 12.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 8, 2014 | EF2 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 2.18 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| April 15, 2019 | EF1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 10.43 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| July 1, 1999 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| August 12, 2005 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 0.7 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| April 23, 1977 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 13, 1986 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 16, 1997 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| August 16, 1997 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| August 16, 1997 | F1 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 2000 | F0 | Sullivan, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.