Altoona, PA Tornado History — 32 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Altoona, PA had?
Altoona has had 32 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Altoona?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Altoona was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Altoona?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Altoona, with 13 on record. April through June account for 19 of the 32 tornadoes on record near Altoona.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Altoona
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 8 total, averaging 0.4 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Altoona since December 29, 2025
These are 3 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speed of 90 mph. Path length of 1 mile and path width of 150 yards. (CTP)
EF-2 tornado with maximum wind speed of 125mph. Path width: 500 yards Path length: 0.53 miles. (CTP)
EF-1 tornado with maximum winds of 110mph confirmed. 1.00 mile length and a maximum width of 400 yards. Extensive damage to trees and power lines. (CTP)
Within 25 miles of Altoona. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Altoona been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Altoona from any of the 32 tornadoes since 1950, though 7 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Altoona
What the record shows near Altoona
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Altoona, with 13 of the 32 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 4 so far. The Altoona record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Altoona, 28 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Altoona is rated EF2, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Altoona has averaged 0.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 8 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 2, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.