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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Washington, Pennsylvania
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.