Erie, PA Tornado History — 27 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Erie, PA had?
Erie has had 27 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Erie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Erie was an EF2 on June 9, 2025.
When is tornado season in Erie?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Erie, with 7 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 27 tornadoes on record near Erie.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Erie
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 7 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Erie
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Erie and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 9, 2025 and the most recent on June 9, 2025. It is already counted in the Erie totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
An EF-2 tornado tracked northeast across Knowle Road. The tornado destroyed two barns and damaged the siding and windows of a home. Several large trees were blown down. (CLE)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
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 Erie
14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Erie since 1950, across 2 events. 106 injuries have been reported across all events. 1985 was the deadliest year on record near Erie.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 31, 1985, which caused 12 fatalities along a 14.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Erie
What the record shows near Erie
The 1980s were the busiest decade near Erie, with 7 of the 27 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Erie record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Erie, 15 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Erie is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Erie has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 7 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 2, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.