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Tornado History
Washington Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Pennsylvania. The records below identify 22 tornadoes from 1973 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.2M, with 0 deaths and 4 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 0.4 tornadoes per year (1.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Washington, Pennsylvania with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 15.67 miles in Washington, Pennsylvania
Widest tornado: 700.0 yards in Washington, Pennsylvania
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Oct 21, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Washington, Pennsylvania, May is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 4 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 2021 with at least $7.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2021 | EF2 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 15.67 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | $7.5M |
| August 1, 2022 | EF2 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 0.59 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 30, 1990 | F2 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 5.84 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 12, 2023 | EF1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 4.45 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| October 21, 2021 | EF1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 1.52 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $325K |
| August 9, 1987 | F1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 0.2 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 29, 1987 | F1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| May 21, 2025 | EF1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 13.89 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 23, 2017 | EF1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 2.97 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $60K |
| May 10, 1973 | F1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 3 | $25K |
| June 24, 1976 | F1 | Washington, Pennsylvania | 1.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $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.