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Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
29
Tornado reports
103
Hail reports
202
Floods since 1996
1,418
All events
28
Deaths
$231.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Bucks County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 29 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.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado which began in Philadelphia County crossed into Bucks County, where it would produce the majority of its impacts. After crossing the county line, the tornado continued between Trevose Road and Peyton Street where additional tree damage occurred before crossing Lukens …
Catastrophic flash flooding occurred in Upper Makefield Township, resulting in the loss of seven lives. A reliable rain gauge located within the township indicated that 4.64 inches of rain fell during the event which lasted less than 2 hours. Widespread roadway flooding occurred …
Widespread flash flooding occurred in upper Bucks County with many road closures and vehicles stranded. There were numerous water rescues. One flood related fatality was reported in Milford Township. Most waterways in the county overflowed, including the Delaware River (with a hi…
The local fire department pulled a male teenager out of the flood swollen Mill Creek in Middletown Township. The individual was kayaking with another male teenage when he fell out of the kayak. The victim was pulled from the creek but later died at Children's Hospital in Philadel…
A lightning strike caused a three-alarm fire at the Dow Chemical facility on Pennsylvania State Route 413 and State Road in the Croydon section of Bristol Township. A lightning bolt struck two of the storage tanks at the plant. The ensuing fire badly damaged two large 250,000 gal…
A tornado touched down just east of the Philadelphia Mills Mall as it moved in a northwesterly direction. The initial touchdown occurred in Bucks County, very near the Philadelphia County border. Uprooted trees were found near the area of Kings Ave and Paradise Ave. The tornado t…
After crossing back into Bucks County, the tornado, which may have lifted for a time, caused additional damage in the Southampton area of Bucks County. Numerous trees were snapped in this area as well, with many homes and cars damaged due to falling trees and tree limbs. The Syca…
Lightning struck a tree causing a branch to fall onto an occupied tent and the Dolphin Swim Club. 9 occupants were injured and the tent was destroyed by the fallen limb. Time estimated from radar.
A lightning strike caused a four alarm fire at the Windsor at Harper's Crossing Apartment Complex in Langhorne (Middletown Township). Eight apartments were badly damaged and sixteen others had smoke and water damage. Thirty people were displaced from their apartments as the Red C…
Widespread flash flooding occurred in lower Bucks County with many road closures and vehicles stranded. There were numerous water rescues. Most waterways in the county overflowed, including the Delaware River (with a highly unusual quick response to the runoff), Neshaminy Creek, …
The tornado touched down near Neshaminy High School and moved NE through Langhorne to near Country Club in Yardley. In addition to numerous trees downed, extensive structural damage occurred as the twisted swept through the county. In one instance, the tornado ripped the roof off…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed wires on Althea Ave. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report...Trained spotter sent in photos of trees down and uprooted along Upper State Road along the side streets of BlackBurn Drive and Grove Circle. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down around Doylestown. Time estimated from radar.
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Downed tree on General Mercer Road, resulting in a road closure. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down in Falls Township, PA. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down in multiple locations in Bucks County, including Buckingham Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blown down onto River Road between PA-611 and Narrows Hill Road. River Road was closed as a result for a period.
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Tree blown down on PA 611 northbound between Bristol Road and Almshouse Road.
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A 12 inch diameter tree was snapped at its base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down, some onto powerlines, along High Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 0 |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 | 67 | 7 |
| 2020 | 80 | 2 |
| 2019 | 55 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 56 | 0 |
| 2011 | 55 | 0 |
| 2010 | 45 | 0 |
| 2009 | 53 | 0 |
| 2008 | 53 | 0 |
| 2007 | 66 | 0 |
| 2006 | 46 | 0 |
| 2005 | 50 | 0 |
| 2004 | 51 | 0 |
| 2003 | 58 | 0 |
| 2002 | 64 | 0 |
| 2001 | 43 | 0 |
| 2000 | 39 | 0 |
| 1999 | 55 | 0 |
| 1998 | 47 | 0 |
| 1997 | 47 | 1 |
| 1996 | 50 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 13 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 9 | 2 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 8 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 7 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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