Butler storm history
Storm events recorded in Butler, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
1,032
Total events
28
Tornadoes
200
Hail
115
Floods
9
Deaths
$64.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A large tree branch over 2 feet in diameter fell into a mobile home, killing a 31 year old male inside.
A single vehicle accident on icy roads resulted in the death of 2 young boys.
A microburst, estimated at 100 mph (87 kts), struck Cranberry Mall and nearby areas. Aluminum flag poles were bent to the ground. Trailer picked up and rolled by the wind, injuring 6 people. A total of 12 businesses were damaged, including a muffler shop, jewelry store, and bank,…
Trees reported down along Munhood Road.
There were multiple reports of trees and powerlines down at the intersection of South Benbrook Road and Sawmill Lane.
A tree fell on a house along with power lines along Mahood Road.
Trees and wires were reported down.
Trees and wires were reported down by county officials.
The public reports that Indian Brave Campground is underwater.
Local citizens reported severe flooding near Main Street in Zelienople as well as basement flooding.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall, exceeding advisory criteria and just topping warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 6 inches reported by the Public 2 miles east-northeast of Evans City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down on wires along Hamel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down along Bonniebrook Road near Route 422.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down on wires along Logan Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of multiple trees and power lines down in the area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of multiple trees and power lines down in Middlesex Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report with images of snapped trees along McGrady Hollow Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of basement flooding along German Street near Spring Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of basement flooding along Cupps Road near Sahara Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of Wolfe Run Creek out of its banks resulting in flooding on Wolfe Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report with photo of Brush Creek overspilling its banks onto Rochester Road near Interstate 76.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of tree down on wires on Forsythe Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down blocking Monroe Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of wires down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down in Butler.
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Trees were reported in Adams Township.
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Report of a tree down on North Washington Road in Washington Township.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A closed caption security video captured a tornado touching down northwest of Northvue, causing the roof to lift off of the Center Township salt dome and depositing it in the parking lot behind the facility. The first sign of damage was north of Unionville Road, where less than f…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Several hardwood trees had large limbs broken off in a path in the 250-280 section of Mack Road in West Sunbury, PA. This was caused by a different circulation than the earlier tornado in Butler County. The damage was off of Mack Road and was provided by drone video to the Nation…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to be blown down and blocking New Castle Road near Moraine State Park.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A video was provided, showing Claytonia Road flooding with rushing water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road was flooded just west of the Butler Farm Market.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on Pattison Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A car was stuck in downed powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and utility poles were reported down, and a horse trailer was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the Sarver area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Seven trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree snapped along Freeport Road near Saxonburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines down, and a horse trailer was damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on a wire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires were reported down.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | 2 |
| 2024 | 105 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 0 |
| 2021 | 50 | 2 |
| 2020 | 41 | 0 |
| 2019 | 54 | 1 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 41 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 | 2 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 |
| 2013 | 32 | 0 |
| 2012 | 39 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 1 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 17 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 |
| 1995 | 21 | 0 |
| 1994 | 14 | 1 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 14 | 1 |
| 1990 | 12 | 4 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 13 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 6 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |