How many tornadoes has Back Mountain, PA had?
Back Mountain has had 45 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Back Mountain?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Back Mountain was an EF1 on August 12, 2023.
When is tornado season in Back Mountain?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Back Mountain, with 11 on record. April through June account for 21 of the 45 tornadoes on record near Back Mountain.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
45
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.2% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Back Mountain
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
2
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
6
2018
3
2017
1
2016
0
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
0
2010
1
2009
2
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
3
1970s
2
1980s
9
1990s
11
2000s
4
2010s
13
2020s
2
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
14
EF1
20
EF2
10
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
6
May
8
Jun
7
Jul
11
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Casualties on Record Near Back Mountain
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Back Mountain since 1950, across 1 event. 40 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Back Mountain.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities along a 26.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Back Mountain
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on June 2, 1998 — 2 fatalities, 26.0 mi path, 500 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on June 13, 2018 — $5.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on May 31, 1985 — 530 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on June 2, 1998 — 26.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 12, 2023.
What the record shows near Back Mountain
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Back Mountain, with 13 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Back Mountain record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Back Mountain, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 11 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Back Mountain is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Back Mountain has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2019 was the busiest of them with 6, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Back Mountain, PA had?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Back Mountain. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Back Mountain?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Back Mountain was an F3 on June 2, 1998, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Back Mountain?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Back Mountain, with 11 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 Back Mountain?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Back Mountain was an EF1 on August 12, 2023.
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