Pennsylvania Tornadoes in 2025 — Breakdown by EF Rating & County

Pennsylvania recorded 19 confirmed tornadoes in 2025, according to NOAA‑sourced storm logs. These tornadoes ranged from EF0 to EF2 and scattered across the state, with clusters in Lancaster and York Counties during the March outbreak and additional events across western and central Pennsylvania through May, June, and early July. Each tornado listed below includes its nearest town or community, giving readers a clear sense of exactly where these storms touched down.

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EF RatingCountDescription
EF012Weak tornadoes with light structural damage
EF19Moderate damage; several long‑track events
EF21Strong tornado (Jefferson County)
EFU1Insufficient damage indicators
Total23All confirmed tornadoes in PA for 2025

Pennsylvania Tornadoes in 2025 — Nearest Towns / Locations:

March 16, 2025 — 8 Tornadoes (Western & North‑Central PA):

These are the official NWS‑surveyed tornadoes for this date.

  1. Uledi, Fayette County — EF1

  2. Clinton, Fayette County — EF0

  3. Acme, Westmoreland County — EF1

  4. Keffer, Westmoreland County — EF1

  5. Wilpen, Westmoreland County — EF0

  6. Gratton, Indiana County — EF1

  7. Rathbun, Elk County — EF1

  8. Keating, Clinton County — EF1

May 4, 2025 — 3 Tornadoes:

  1. Reinholds, Lancaster County — EF0

  2. Mt Pleasant, Berks County — EFU

  3. Mohrsville, Berks County — EF0

May 6, 2025 — 1 Tornado:

  1. Ackermanville, Northampton County — EF1

May 16, 2025 — 1 Tornado:

  1. Gale, Washington County — EF0

May 21, 2025 — 4 Tornadoes:

  1. Fisher Heights, Butler County — EF0

  2. Jamisonville, Butler County — EF0

  3. Buffalo, Washington County — EF0

  4. McConnells Mill, Washington County — EF1

June 9, 2025 — 3 Tornadoes:

  1. Tillotson, Crawford County — EF0

  2. Waterson, Clarion County — EF0

  3. Hammett, Erie County — EF2

June 17, 2025 — 1 Tornado:

  1. Purcell, Bedford County — EF1

July 1, 2025 — 1 Tornado:

  1. Yellow House, Berks County — EF0

September 4, 2025 — 1 Tornado:

  1. Mechanics Grove, Lancaster County — EF0

According to data compiled from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Storm Events Database, Pennsylvania recorded 23 confirmed tornadoes in 2025. No injuries or deaths were recorded and there was 1.077M in property damaged. Website for: NOAA Database