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Lehigh storm history

Storm events recorded in Lehigh, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.

1,313
Total events
15
Tornadoes
93
Hail
126
Floods
25
Deaths
$82.8M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

February 1, 2021 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death
Snow began in the county on January 31. It became heavy on February 1 as intense banding developed over the Lehigh Valley. Lighter snow continued into February 2 before the storm finally departed. By the end of the event, a report was received from Coopersburg of 31.0 inches of s…
August 4, 2020 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood1 death
A car driven by a 44-year-old woman was swept away by flood waters along the 6300 block of North Main Street in Upper Saucon Township near a bridge that passes over Laurel Run. The victim was pronounced dead later in the day after the waters receded.
January 22, 2016 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Winter Storm2 deaths
Snow began during the late afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting over 35 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times. Lehigh County sa…
February 20, 2015 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
February 15, 2015 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
February 5, 2014 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Winter Storm2 deaths, 1 injury
October 29, 2012 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
High Wind High Wind3 deaths, $3.0M damage
July 4, 2012 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Heat Heat3 deaths
October 29, 2011 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow2 deaths
July 21, 2011 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat1 death
July 5, 2010 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat1 death
June 7, 2008 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat1 death
December 15, 2007 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Storm Winter Storm1 death, 2 injuries
January 18, 2005 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill1 death
November 13, 2003 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
High Wind High Wind1 death
July 4, 1999 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Heat Heat1 death
January 8, 1999 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather1 death
January 7, 1996 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Blizzard Blizzard1 death, $2.2M damage
August 1, 2006 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Heat Heat40 injuries
September 1, 2021 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood$20.0M damage
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Lehigh County with many road closures. There was flooding along numerous waterways in the county, including the Lehigh River and Little Lehigh Creek.
September 6, 2008 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Tornado EF1 Tornado$1.5M damage
An EF1 tornado with maximum wind gusts of about 95 mph touched down in East Allentown. The tornado damaged about 50 homes and the Louis E. Dieruff High School which was closed until September 10th. About 100 trees were damaged or destroyed. The tornado touched down between North …
September 18, 2004 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood$5.0M damage
September 18, 2003 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
High Wind High Wind$1.0M damage
August 11, 2001 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood$10.0M damage
July 5, 1984 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
July 5, 1984 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Tornado F2 Tornado$2.5M damage
August 11, 1983 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Tornado F1 Tornado$25.0M damage
December 28, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Queen City Airport.
December 28, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on CoCoRaHS reports and automated stations, a few hundredths of an inch of ice accretion occurred. The highest liquid precipitation amount was 0.10 2.3 miles SE of Slatington, with 0.02 of ice reported 6 miles WSW of Slatington.
December 26, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from 0.5-1. The highest report was 1.0 from near Allentown. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county based on surrounding reports.
December 19, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
High Wind High Wind
The AWOS at Queen City Airport reported a wind gust of 62 mph.
December 19, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
December 13, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 4-5. The highest report was 5.6 from Allentown.
December 10, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals ranging mostly from 0.5-2. The highest report was 3.1 from Washington Township. Snow fell at a rapid rate, resulting in impacts to the evening commute.
December 2, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall, sleet, and a light glaze of ice occurred. Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3. The highest snowfall report was 4.0 from Washington Township. 0.01 of ice was reported at the Lehigh Valley Int'l Airport.
November 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Queen City Airport.
September 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennridge Airport, Heritage Field, Reading Regional Airport and Jake Arner Airport.
September 24, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Queen City Airport.
August 13, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Lightning Lightning
State Route 309 was closed in North Whitehall Township due to a lightning strike that downed several utility poles and trapped several cars.
July 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Queen City Airport reached 108 degrees.
July 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
July 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees snapped about part way up their trunks. Photo shared on social media. Time estimated from radar.
July 25, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
July 14, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant road flooding was reported in Zionsville at Dillingersville Road and Church View Road.
July 14, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Reports of flowing water was received in Vera Cruz on Main Road East.
July 14, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water completely covered roadways in Center Valley.
July 3, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires down across the area. Time estimated from radar.
July 3, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Widespread lines down across Allen Township. Time estimated from radar.
June 23, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 106 degrees every day from June 23rd to 25th, as measured at Queen City Airport.
May 16, 2025 · Lehigh, Pennsylvania
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires were blown down.

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025300
2024390
2023391
2022250
2021532
2020650
2019691
2018281
2017430
2016260
2015480
2014500
2013400
2012500
2011480
2010421
2009380
2008551
2007550
2006370
2005420
2004340
2003370
2002490
2001380
2000340
1999430
1998350
1997200
1996330
199551
199440
199310
199260
199130
199040
198930
198820
198710
198620
198580
198452
198311
198241
198120
198030
197930
197810
197611
197310
196710
196610
196520
196410
196210
195711
195011