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Radnor, PA Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950

Pennsylvania · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Radnor, PA had?

Radnor has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Radnor?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Radnor was an EF1 on August 10, 2023.

When is tornado season in Radnor?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Radnor, with 21 on record. April through June account for 26 of the 94 tornadoes on record near Radnor.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
4.3% of total
Peak Month
July
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Radnor

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+1 prelim
2025 0
2024 0
2023 3
2022 1
2021 7
2020 4
2019 5
2018 0
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 0
2013 0
2012 1
2011 1
2010 1
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Radnor 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary August 20, 2026
East Caln Twp, Chester County, PA
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 Radnor. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 7
1970s 7
1980s 18
1990s 27
2000s 4
2010s 8
2020s 15

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 25
EF1 46
EF2 19
EF3 4

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 7
Apr 6
May 4
Jun 16
Jul 21
Aug 15
Sep 14
Oct 2
Nov 7
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Radnor

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Radnor since 1950, across 4 events. 110 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Radnor.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Radnor

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
EF1 on April 1, 2023 — 600 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on March 10, 1964 — 59.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 10, 2023.

What the record shows near Radnor

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Radnor, with 27 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Radnor record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Radnor, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Radnor is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Radnor has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 7, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Radnor, PA had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Radnor. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Radnor?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Radnor was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Radnor?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Radnor, with 21 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 Radnor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Radnor was an EF1 on August 10, 2023.
How do I get tornado warnings for Radnor?
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