Chambersburg, PA Tornado History — 45 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Chambersburg, PA had?
Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chambersburg was an EF0 on May 27, 2022.
When is tornado season in Chambersburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chambersburg, with 9 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 45 tornadoes on record near Chambersburg.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Chambersburg
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 per year over this window.
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 Chambersburg been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Chambersburg from any of the 45 tornadoes since 1950, though 4 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Chambersburg
What the record shows near Chambersburg
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Chambersburg, with 13 of the 45 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Chambersburg record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Chambersburg, 40 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Chambersburg is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Chambersburg has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.