Springfield, PA Tornado History — 95 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Springfield, PA had?
Springfield has had 95 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Springfield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Springfield was an EF1 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Springfield?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Springfield, with 25 on record. April through June account for 22 of the 95 tornadoes on record near Springfield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Springfield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Springfield 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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 Springfield. 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 Springfield
7 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Springfield since 1950, across 5 events. 123 injuries have been reported across all events. 1994 was the deadliest year on record near Springfield.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 27, 1994, which caused 3 fatalities along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Springfield
What the record shows near Springfield
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Springfield, with 26 of the 95 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Springfield record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Springfield, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 25 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Springfield is rated EF3, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Springfield has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2021 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.