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Blair County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1960 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
30
Hail reports
57
Floods since 1996
458
All events
4
Deaths
$5.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Blair County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Light snow started in the morning and became heavy at times through the afternoon and evening. Snow changed to sleet and then freezing rain/drizzle with a glaze of ice topping storm total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Two people lost their lives on a snow-covered Sug…
A wildfire developed during the afternoon of November 8, 2024 in Frankstown Township near Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County. The wildfire occurred during a stretch of unseasonably warm and dry weather along with gusty winds, and it quickly expanded in size to around 300 acre…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked multiple trees down in Freedom Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto wires near the intersection of Davis Road and Gwin Road.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto Carson Valley Road.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto Plank Road.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down along Juniata River Road in Woodbury Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down multiple trees on the north end of Tyrone.
High Wind High Wind
High winds occurred across Blair County during the evening of March 13, 2026. A 64 mph wind gust was measured at the Altoona-Blair County Airport and scattered power outages were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down onto Quarry Road approximately 2 miles south-southwest of Claysburg, blocking both lanes of the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm produced a 60 mph wind gust at the Altoona-Blair County Airport.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow began in the late evening on January 24 and continued into the evening on January 25, with most of Blair County seeing 10-14 inches of snow. The highest snowfall total in the county occurred near Lakemont, where 18.5 inches was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. Webcams along Interstate 99 near East Freedom showed snow accumulating on the roadway with near zero visibility in a snow squall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. Video taken on Interstate 99 showed near zero visibility with snow covering the roadway between mile markers 21 and 22 in a snow squall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. A snow squall brought visibility less than one quarter of a mile with heavy snow observed on Interstate 99 near Bellwood. Heavy snowfall allowed for quick accumulation on the roadway in a span of 10 to 15 minutes. Winds were observed to gust near 35 mph as the snow s…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. A snow squall was observed at Altoona Blair County Airport, with visibility at or below one quarter of a mile for the duration of the snow squall with heavy snow being reported at the airfield in the early morning hours of January 1, 2026.
High Wind High Wind
High winds began during the late morning hours of December 29th and continued into the early morning hours of December 30th with the highest wind gust, measured at 60 mph, being observed at Altoona-Blair County Airport during the afternoon hours of December 29th. Gusty winds cont…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain began across lower elevations of Blair County during the mid-morning hours of December 26th and continued through early morning hours of December 27, 2025. Higher elevations of Blair County experienced a brief snow/freezing rain mix at onset with a transition over t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. A snow squall impacted Interstate 99 near the Bald Eagle and Philipsburg exits, where webcams outlined heavy snowfall and very low visibilities below a quarter of a mile within the squall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. A snow squall impacted Interstate 99 between Altoona and Bellwood, where webcams showed heavy snow and gusty winds with near-zero visibility during the snow squall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. A snow squall impacted portions of Interstate 99 near Tyrone bringing heavy snow and gusty winds that allowed for near-zero visibility within the snow squall. Webcams near Tyrone outlined near-zero visibility with snow beginning to stick on the roadways within the sq…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gusty winds ahead of a cold front coupled with showers along the cold front, produced multiple hours of wind gusts between 25 and 40 mph across Blair County. Gusty winds began during the late morning and continued to increase into the evening hours, where a maximum wind gust of 4…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down multiple trees and wires in the vicinity of Tipton Manor Road in Tipton.
Heat Heat
Well-above average temperatures, coupled with humid conditions, allowed for multiple days of heat index values between 100 and 105 degrees beginning during the afternoon hours of June 23 and continuing through the late evening hours of June 25, 2025 across Blair County. Warm and …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding led to water across the intersection of Plank Road and Route 22 between Duncansville and Hollidaysburg.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was observed at the intersection of Locke Mountain Road and Reservoir Road in Frankstown Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down a tree down on Bellemeade Drive near the intersection of Linwood Road, blocking the roadway north of Altoona.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down a tree and wires down near the intersection of South 22nd Street and Logan Avenue in Altoona.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding and water across the roadway led to the closure of Pleasant Valley Boulevard in Altoona.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several reports of flash flooding, flooded roadways, and road closures in Altoona were received.
Flood Flood
Water was reported on the roadway at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Logan Blvd in Altoona.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The ASOS at the Altoona-Blair County Airport measured a 63 mph wind gust as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through on April 29, 2025.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down trees and wires onto Wopsy road near the Wopsononock Lookout.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked a tree down onto a car in Newry. No injuries were reported.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down a large tree and power lines near a residence.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down multiple trees and power lines throughout the city of Altoona. One tree was reported down on a residence on 7th Avenue.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down multiple power poles near Sinking Valley. Three barn roofs were also blown off in the area.
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A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down multiple trees onto a residence approximately 2 miles southwest of Bald Eagle. Mo injuries were reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph knocked down multiple trees throughout the town of Roaring Springs.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A gusty shower, producing estimated wind gusts near 50 mph, knocked a powerline down into a household east of Altoona, with no injuries reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An NWS Storm Survey confirmed a downburst in Scotch Valley on March 16, 2025 as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph with damage occurring along a 4.5 mile long path. Dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped along Scotch Valley Roa…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto Pleasant Valley Boulevard. Additional trees were knocked down onto roadways throughout the city of Altoona.
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm produced dime-sized hail in Tipton.
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The RWIS station on Interstate 99 at Bellwood measured a 59 mph gust as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down onto Golf Course Road and Skelp Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees into wires along Fredrick Road near Martinsburg.
High Wind High Wind
A period of high winds throughout the afternoon and evening hours were observed at Altoona-Blair County Airport, with winds peaking at 59 mph between 5pm and 7pm. A period of strong winds also occurred throughout the early afternoon hours of February 16, 2025 and into the morning…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 11 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
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