Jefferson storm history
Storm events recorded in Jefferson, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
738
Total events
16
Tornadoes
78
Hail
108
Floods
1
Deaths
$111.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Snow squalls contributed to a 20 car pile-up on Interstate 80 west of Dubois. 14 passenger vehicles and 6 tractor trailers were involved, with 17 injuries.
Trees were reported down by county officials.
Emergency manager reported flooding throughout the town of Reynoldsville. Major arteries in and out of the town were made impassable. State Route 322 and 950 had several feet of water in spots. Over a dozen homes were evacuated and several car rescues took place. Several roadways…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-4 inches and the highest total of 4 inches reported by the Public 4 miles southeast of Brookville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts around 3 inches reported 2 miles east of Finleyville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Lost Hill Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down down near the Bells Mill bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported Pancoast Road was flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported flooding near Snyder Road and Route 28.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported flooding near Route 322 and Sulgar Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported flooding along I-80 near mile marker 80.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported flooding over US-36 near Sigel, PA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down over the road with power lines blocking the roadway on Route 949. Possible tornado.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down with utility lines across the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on US 322 near Spencer Ln.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was downed on to Pennsylvania Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A treed was downed on to Eddy Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
According to poweroutage.us, there were 10,572 customers without power, or about 43 percent of Jefferson County as of 3:11 PM EDT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported to be downed on to a house.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -11F, with reported wind chill values as low as -20F on an isolated basis.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 9 inches was repotted at Reynoldsville, with 6 inches reported at Brookeville.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Nine inches of snow was observed in Reynoldsville, PA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public reported 9 inches of snow in Reynoldsville, PA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public reported 9 inches of snow in Reynoldsville, PA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were blown down in the vicinity of Brookville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were downed in Brockway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees down along Waterfall Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed trees blocking Interstate 80 on-ramp at exit 86.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KDUJ (Dubois Airport) measured 57 knots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down (including a house) on Main St in Brockway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and lines down on house in Brockway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous downed trees reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines down multiple locations near Reynoldsville.
Hail Hail
Hail reported by trained spotter.
Hail Hail
Hail reported by the public.
Hail Hail
Hail reported by a trained spotter.
Hail Hail
Hail reported by the public.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported power lines down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Gilbert Road closed due to flooding along Clear Run.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An average of 3 inches of snow fell in Jefferson County the day of February 16th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A storm total of 2 to 4 inches was inferred from reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 4.5 inches fell at Punxsatawney.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall. Road sensor in eastern Jefferson County on I-80 measured less than 1/4 mile visibility.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Measured gusts of up to 51 MPH were noted at DuBois Airport.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Gusts up to 52 MPH were measured at DuBois Airport. A gas station canopy was blown down on to Allegheny Boulevard in Alaska.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reports ranged from 2 to 3.5 inches. Falls Creek received the higher total.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 34 | 1 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0 |
| 2019 | 38 | 0 |
| 2018 | 34 | 3 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 | 38 | 2 |
| 2013 | 63 | 0 |
| 2012 | 34 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 3 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 8 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1976 | 5 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |