Allentown, PA Tornado History — 57 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Allentown, PA had?
Allentown has had 57 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Allentown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Allentown was an EF0 on July 1, 2025.
When is tornado season in Allentown?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Allentown, with 20 on record. April through June account for 16 of the 57 tornadoes on record near Allentown.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Allentown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Allentown
2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Allentown and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 6, 2025 and the most recent on July 1, 2025. They are already counted in the Allentown totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
A brief and weak tornado touched down on Weavertown Lane in Amity Township Berks County... Pennsylvania during the late afternoon of July 1. Several trees had large lim (PHI)
Several videos received via social media confirm a tornado occurred near Route 191 south of Bangor. Time estimated. (PHI)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Allentown been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Allentown from any of the 57 tornadoes since 1950, though 19 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Allentown
What the record shows near Allentown
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Allentown, with 16 of the 57 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Allentown record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Allentown, 44 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Allentown is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Allentown has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 3, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.