Fulton storm history
Storm events recorded in Fulton, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
224
Total events
6
Tornadoes
20
Hail
27
Floods
1
Deaths
$346K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy rain resulted in flooding on Licking Creek. A man crossing a flooded road, was swept away, and was later found deceased.
Flood Flood
Minor flooding reported along New Granada Highway in Wells Twp.
Flood Flood
Small bridge washed out on Cove Road near the Wells Tannery Community Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked multiple trees down in the area of N Clear Ridge Road in Dublin Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees down onto wires along Meadow Ground Road approximately 2 miles west-southwest of McConnellsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees down onto wires along Meadow Mountain Drive approximately 3 miles southwest of McConnellsburg.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a residence in Licking Creek Township, causing a house fire. No injuries were reported.
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 Fulton County. Warm and…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported along the 6000 block of Great Cove Road south of Needmore.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain and flash flooding caused a rock slide near Town Hill.
Flood Flood
The northbound lane of Lincoln Highway (Route 30) was closed near the intersection with Pleasant Ridge Road at Harrisonville due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Water was observed across Route 522 between Honeysuckle Lane and Warren Drive north of McConnellsburg.
Flood Flood
Flooding on Blackberry Lane near Great Cove Road closed the roadway.
Flood Flood
Tonoloway Creek overflowed it's banks near Warfordsburg, flooding both lanes of Pigeon Cover Road near Stillwater Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing estimated wind gusts near 60 mph, knocked down trees and wires on Thompson Road southeast of Warfordsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing estimated wind gusts near 60 mph, knocked down a tree onto a car in Belfast Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall caused slick road conditions in Fulton County, causing a tractor trailer to overturn on the eastbound exit ramp of Interstate 76 near the Fort Littleton interchange. This accident closed the roadway for an extended period of time during the evening hours of February 16, …
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong wind gusts, measured at 55 mph, knocked down trees and wires in Fulton County during the late evening hours of February 16, 2025 with strong winds continuing into February 17. The tree and wires were knocked down during the late evening hours northwest of McConnellsburg, b…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
An extended period of well-below average temperatures across Fulton County allowed for wind chills to generally range between -10 to -15 degrees. The lowest wind chill of -20 degrees was reported near Crystal Springs during the early morning hours of January 22, 2025.
Drought Drought
D3 (extreme) drought conditions developed in far southwestern Fulton County on July 30, 2024 and continued through the end of July.
Drought Drought
D2 (severe) drought conditions developed in southern Fulton County on July 9, 2024 and continued through the end of July.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm produced 5 to 6 inches of snowfall across higher elevations of Fulton County as snow began in the morning hours of January 6, 2024 and continued through the evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees across Mallard Run Road east of Buck Valley.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down road signs and blew them across Interstate 70 south of Crystal Spring.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree across a portion of PA Route 522 near Dott.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and power lines in northern Fulton County.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills of -25 to -30 degrees were observed across Fulton County from the afternoon of December 23, 2022 into the morning of December 24, 2022.
A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, half an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Fulton County on December 15, 2022. As a result, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on the PA Turnpike westbound in Dublin Township. Some debris from that accident ended…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding with water and debris over the roads was reported on Great Cove Road at Websters Mill and Big Cove Tannery Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road flooding was reported in the Cito area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a few trees between the 5000 block of Pleasant Grove Road and Flickerville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees across Buck Valley Road.
Lightning Lightning
A thunderstorm produced a lightning strike that sparked a house fire on Pleasant Valley Road to the southeast of Breezewood.
Two commercial vehicles ware involved in an accident that closed the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). One lane was reopened in less than an hour, with the other lane reopening after 5 hours. There was one minor injury reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph brought down trees and wires on W Wood Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph downed multiple trees between Cowans Gap State Park and Turkey Road.
High Wind High Wind
High winds were estimated to have gusted to near 60 mph in Fulton County on April 30, 2021.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm produced 9 to 16 inches of snow across Fulton County from January 31 to February 2, 2021.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm produced 9 to 16 inches of snow across Fulton County from January 31 to February 2, 2021.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A winter storm produced 6 to 12 inches of snow across Fulton County from December 16-17, 2020.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires across Route 522 near Back Run Road, closing the roadway to traffic.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees in McConnellsburg.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of ping-pong balls at the Fulton Medical Center, which was confirmed by video footage.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced quarters-sized hail along Route 30 near McConnellsburg.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail in Harrisonville.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced hail up to the size of ping-pong balls in Ayr Township.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced quarter-sized hail that covered the ground at the post office in McConnellsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees along Great Cover Road north of Warfordsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires near Needmore.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees near McConnellsburg.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |