Luzerne County tornado history

20 tornadoes touched Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.3 a year. The strongest was rated F2 (Dec 1, 2006).

20tornadoes since 1950

F2strongest rating

0killed · 23 injured

20 milongest path · 2006

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F05

(E)F19

(E)F26

(E)F30

(E)F40

(E)F50

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Peak month: July.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Dec 1, 2006	F2	20 mi	150 yd	5
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	12.5 mi	500 yd	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	2.9 mi	150 yd	6
Jul 6, 1984	F2	0.3 mi	300 yd	12
Jul 4, 1960	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Sep 10, 1968	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 22, 1996	F1	13.5 mi	100 yd	0
May 31, 1985	F1	11 mi	530 yd	0
Jun 21, 1981	F1	3.3 mi	17 yd	0
Aug 12, 2023	EF1	3.3 mi	150 yd	0
Apr 16, 1993	F1	2.1 mi	400 yd	0
Sep 20, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Aug 12, 2023	EF1	3.3 mi	150 yd	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	2.9 mi	150 yd	6
Feb 25, 2017	EF2	12.5 mi	500 yd	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF0	0.9 mi	50 yd	0
Jul 26, 2012	EF1	0.5 mi	75 yd	0
Dec 1, 2006	F2	20 mi	150 yd	5
Jul 22, 2006	F0	1.5 mi	75 yd	0
May 31, 1998	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 22, 1996	F1	13.5 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 16, 1993	F1	2.1 mi	400 yd	0
Sep 20, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 10, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0

How many tornadoes has Luzerne County, Pennsylvania had?

20 tornadoes touched Luzerne County, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.3 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Luzerne County?

The strongest rating recorded was F2 on Dec 1, 2006, with a 20-mile path.

When is tornado season in Luzerne County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in July (5 of 20). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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