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Carlisle, PA Tornado History — 61 Tornadoes Since 1950

Pennsylvania · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Carlisle, PA had?

Carlisle has had 61 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Carlisle?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carlisle was an EF1 on August 9, 2024.

When is tornado season in Carlisle?

August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carlisle, with 13 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 61 tornadoes on record near Carlisle.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
61
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.3% of total
Peak Month
August
13 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Carlisle

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 1
2023 1
2022 1
2021 2
2020 0
2019 2
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 0
2011 4
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Carlisle since December 29, 2025

This is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF1° July 5, 2026
4 WSW Marysville, Perry County, PA
EF1 tornado occurred in Lambs Gap near Marysville... PA. (CTP)

Within 25 miles of Carlisle. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 2
1960s 6
1970s 6
1980s 6
1990s 13
2000s 15
2010s 8
2020s 5

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 12
EF1 35
EF2 12
EF3 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 6
Apr 9
May 8
Jun 8
Jul 9
Aug 13
Sep 5
Oct 2
Nov 0
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Carlisle

1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Carlisle since 1950, across 1 event. 24 injuries have been reported across all events. 2006 was the deadliest year on record near Carlisle.

The deadliest single event was an F1 on December 1, 2006, which caused 1 fatality along a 1.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Carlisle

Deadliest Tornado
F1 on December 1, 2006 — 1 fatality, 1.5 mi path, 75 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F2 on October 9, 1992 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on June 7, 1980 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on March 27, 1963 — 17.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 9, 2024.

What the record shows near Carlisle

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Carlisle, with 15 of the 61 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Carlisle record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Carlisle, 47 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Carlisle is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Carlisle has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Carlisle, PA had?
Since 1950, 61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Carlisle. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Carlisle?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Carlisle was an F1 on December 1, 2006, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Carlisle?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Carlisle, with 13 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 Carlisle?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Carlisle was an EF1 on August 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Carlisle?
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