Drexel Hill, PA Tornado History — 95 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Drexel Hill, PA had?
Drexel Hill has had 95 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Drexel Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Drexel Hill was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Drexel Hill?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Drexel Hill, with 24 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 95 tornadoes on record near Drexel Hill.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Drexel Hill
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Drexel Hill 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.
A brief tornado occurred in East Caln Township. The first damage was noted just south of the intersection of East Lancaster Avenue and Quarry Road... where several smal (PHI)
Within 25 miles of Drexel Hill. 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
Casualties on Record Near Drexel Hill
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Drexel Hill since 1950, across 4 events. 108 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Drexel Hill.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Drexel Hill
What the record shows near Drexel Hill
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Drexel Hill, with 23 of the 95 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Drexel Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Drexel Hill, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 24 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Drexel Hill is rated EF3, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Drexel Hill has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 7, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.