How many tornadoes has Lansdale, PA had?
Lansdale has had 75 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 3 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lansdale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lansdale was an EF0 on July 1, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lansdale?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lansdale, with 18 on record. April through June account for 25 of the 75 tornadoes on record near Lansdale.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
75
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
3
4.0% of total
Peak Month
July
18 on record
Per Year Avg
1.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lansdale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
0
2023
3
2022
1
2021
9
2020
3
2019
2
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
1
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
6
1970s
7
1980s
14
1990s
22
2000s
2
2010s
3
2020s
17
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
17
EF1
39
EF2
16
EF3
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
2
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
6
May
9
Jun
10
Jul
18
Aug
10
Sep
11
Oct
0
Nov
6
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Lansdale
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lansdale since 1950, across 3 events. 83 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Lansdale.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lansdale
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on July 27, 1994 — 3 fatalities, 2.0 mi path, 100 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on July 27, 1994 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on November 16, 1989 — 800 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF2 on August 4, 2020 — 20.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 1, 2025.
What the record shows near Lansdale
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Lansdale, with 22 of the 75 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Lansdale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lansdale, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lansdale is rated EF3, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lansdale has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 9, and 13 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lansdale, PA had?
Since 1950, 75 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lansdale. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lansdale?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lansdale was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lansdale?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lansdale, with 18 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 Lansdale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lansdale was an EF0 on July 1, 2025.
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