How many tornadoes has Abington, PA had?
Abington has had 95 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Abington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Abington was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
When is tornado season in Abington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Abington, with 23 on record. April through June account for 27 of the 95 tornadoes on record near Abington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
95
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.3% of total
Peak Month
July
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Abington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
28 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
5
2022
2
2021
11
2020
3
2019
3
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
1
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
10
1970s
5
1980s
16
1990s
22
2000s
6
2010s
6
2020s
22
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
22
EF1
51
EF2
17
EF3
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
18
Jul
23
Aug
12
Sep
15
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Abington
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Abington since 1950, across 4 events. 100 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Abington.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Abington
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on July 27, 1994 — 3 fatalities, 2.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on July 27, 1994 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 14, 2024.
What the record shows near Abington
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Abington, with 22 of the 95 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 22 so far. The Abington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Abington, 73 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Abington is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Abington has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 28 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 11, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Abington, PA had?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Abington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Abington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Abington was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Abington?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Abington, with 23 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Abington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Abington was an EF0 on June 14, 2024.
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