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Chambersburg, PA Tornado History — 45 Tornadoes Since 1950

Pennsylvania · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
45
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
2.2% of total
Peak Month
April
9 on record
Per Year Avg
0.6
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 3
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 1
2012 1
2011 3
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 3
1960s 3
1970s 6
1980s 2
1990s 13
2000s 9
2010s 8
2020s 1

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 9
EF1 31
EF2 4
EF3 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 3
Apr 9
May 7
Jun 9
Jul 7
Aug 4
Sep 6
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 17, 2011 — $300K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F1 on July 24, 1961 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on April 25, 1954 — 13.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 27, 2022.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Chambersburg, PA had?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Chambersburg. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Chambersburg?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Chambersburg, with 9 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 Chambersburg?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Chambersburg was an EF0 on May 27, 2022.
How do I get tornado warnings for Chambersburg?
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