Lawrence storm history
Storm events recorded in Lawrence, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025. Search your address to see which storms hit closest to you.
686
Total events
12
Tornadoes
103
Hail
127
Floods
0
Deaths
$10.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chill values generally ranged from -10 to -15 degrees across the county with the exception of the New Castle Airport AWOS which recorded a -25 degree wind chill in the morning hours of the 30th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 12 to 14 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 16 inches reported by the public in Oakland.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
AWOS KUCP measured quarter mile visibility with a wind gust to 38 mph in a snow squall.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
AWOS KPJC measured quarter mile visibility in a snow squall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and one total exceeding warning criteria with 6.5 inches reported by the public 1 mile east of New Castle.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snowfall fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and one total exceeding warning criteria with 6.5 inches reported by the public 1 mile east of New Castle.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of roadway flooding across Denny Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding reported along Savannah Road with debris on the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report stating that Old State Road is flooded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of flooding along Greenhouse Road just north of the intersection with Vinegar Valley Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down on a phone line along East River Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down at Meyer Avenue and North Mercer Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires were reported to be down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on wires at East Lutton Street and Cunningham Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near Squaw Run Road and Ellwood Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on wires at East Lutton Street and Cunningham Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were reported down along Bridge Street.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Old Mercer Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported flooding on PA 108 in both directions between Shiderly Lane and Old Hickory Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several reports of manhole covers being blown off in the city of New Castle. Also a transit van was stuck in the middle of the road with water over the tires. Flooding is also being reported on Covert Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported that Old Butler Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official reported that Reed Road near Mount Air Road was closed due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
State official and the public reported several roads closed due to flooding, including Ellwood Road, which had 2 feet of water on the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The public reported that Sunnyside Road was completely flooded and closed both ways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Penndot reported flooding on Mount Herman Church Road and Boak Road between Princeton Station and Frew Mill Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
PennDOT reported flooding on Union Valley Road in both directions between Fletcher Road, Savannah Road, and Snake Run Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Union Valley Road was reported to be flooded in both directions.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Old Plank Road was closed in both directions between Highland Avenue and Maitland Lane due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Industrial Street was closed near Eastbrook Road due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Mount Herman Church Road was closed between Princeton Station Road and Frew Mill Road due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Greenhouse Road was flooded between Vinegar Valley Road and Goebel Lane.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Roadway flooding was observed at Main Street and Poland Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and a power pole were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports of multiple trees and power lines down across North Beaver Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed in Neshannock Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down near the intersection of Enon Road and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was reported down on Alborn Avenue.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -14F, with reported wind chill values as low as -22F on an isolated basis.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 4.4 inches was reported at New Beaver, while close to two inches fell at New Castle.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches was reported near New Castle as well as Volant, with 3.5 at New Bedford.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 4.3 inches fell near New Castle.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported by a trained spotter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees were reported down in the Wilmington area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 center reported that route 956 was closed due to powerlines being down between Sipe and Mercer Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down around the New Wilmington area.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 39 | 0 |
| 2024 | 48 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 1 |
| 2020 | 43 | 0 |
| 2019 | 38 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 41 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 22 | 1 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 1 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 3 |
| 1991 | 6 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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