Hazleton, PA Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hazleton, PA had?
Hazleton has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Hazleton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hazleton was an EF1 on May 27, 2024.
When is tornado season in Hazleton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hazleton, with 12 on record. April through June account for 13 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Hazleton.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hazleton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 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 Hazleton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hazleton from any of the 38 tornadoes since 1950, though 28 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hazleton
What the record shows near Hazleton
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Hazleton, with 10 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Hazleton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hazleton, 29 reached EF0 or EF1 and 9 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hazleton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Hazleton has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.