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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
20
Tornado reports
93
Hail reports
140
Floods since 1996
738
All events
7
Deaths
$313.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Luzerne County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A multi-vehicle accident occurred on I-81 southbound in the wake of a snow shower that went through during the early morning hours. The likely cause according to a local fire chief was black ice. Multiple injuries were reported, but there was no confirmation of the actual number …
A 71 year old man was struck and killed by lightning while golfing.
A 68 vehicle pile up occurred during a blinding snow squall. Dozens of people were injured and one woman died when her car became wedged underneath a tractor trailer.
Vivid lightning associated with a severe thunderstorm in the vicinity struck a utility pole near the side of a roadway. A man standing nearby was electrocuted fatally as he came in contact with falling wires.
A severe thunderstorm moved across Luzerne County between 930 and 1030 pm on Wednesday June 13 2018, producing an EF2 tornado in Wilkes-Barre Township around 1000 pm. The tornado touched down at Mundy Street and Highland Park Boulevard near the Wyoming Valley Mall, then traveled …
Toby Creek is well out of its banks, flooding an unknown number of homes and businesses.
Record flooding occurred along the Susquehanna River throughout the Wyoming Valley of northeast Pennsylvania. The river crested at Wilkes-Barre at 42.66 feet around 7:00 AM on September 8, 2011 as determined by a USGS high water mark survey. The previous record crest was 40.91 fe…
Well over 200 homes and businesses were affected by flooding from heavy rains over the Coal Creek basin. Video captured by local residents showed significant damage occurring to infrastructure and homes, with torrents of water flushing down area roadways.
The north branch of the Susquehanna River at Wilkes-Barre rose above its flood stage of 22 feet midday on the 18th, crested at 35.0 feet at 1:00 AM on the 19th, then slowly fell to be below its flood stage midday on the 20th. This was the third highest crest on record. Rainfall a…
Heavy rain with amounts of 4.0 to 6.5 inches caused major flash flooding. Almost all of the streams and creeks came out of their banks. In addition, the Susquehanna River also caused major flooding. Solomon's Creek in Wilkes-Barre Township was the first to flood. This creek cause…
About 6 inches of rain fell in less than 4 hours from nearly stationary thunderstorms along Bear Creek in Luzerne County. The heavy rainfall caused massive flooding along Bear Creek which impacted numerous roads, homes and bridges in southeastern Luzerne County. The Northeast Ext…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Tomhicken Road near Prospect Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Reynolds St near Rutter Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on road.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
Temperatures fell below freezing for multiple nights in April.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values ranged from -20 to -26 F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow accumulated between 10 and 17 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports were mostly 3 to 6 inches for Luzerne County, except for 7 to 8 inches in the Drums area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 4 and 6 inches.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and wires near Sullivan Trail and Susquehanna Beach Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water reported around multiple buildings on Horton Street from urban flooding on southwest side of Wilkes-Barre.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding of summer cottages was occurring. Campers evacuated from Patterson Grove retreat area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant residential structural and property damage was caused by flash flooding on Kitchen Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A bridge was reported washed out on Kyttle Pike Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported over Mifflin Road near Broad St and the railroad tracks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the road near I-80 with a vehicle stuck in the floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flooding the onramp to I-81 in Dorrance Township.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooding was reported over Northampton Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was over the road on Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees on wires on State Route 92.
Two young men were injured after a lighting strike hit a tree and spread to them while they were working on a car in their driveway. They went to a local hospital to be checked out and were released after a few hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree on Kasko Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Significant flooding was reported at South Main Street and Quiet Cove.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A car was stuck in a flooded roadway with two people inside.
Flood Flood
Collins Creek in the rear of Freeport Road in Pittston has overflowed its banks.
High Wind High Wind
Strong winds produced a 58 mph gust at KAVP.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow accumulated between 2 and 5 inches.
Drought Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor maintained the Severe Drought status over the southern half of the county as a result of insufficient rainfall during the past 90 days coupled with low streamflows, groundwater levels and drier than average soil moisture. Severe conditions retracted somew…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow accumulated between 5 and 15 inches.
Drought Drought
The U.S. Drought Monitor declared Severe Drought over the southwest portion of the county as a result of insufficient rainfall during the past 90 days coupled with low streamflows, groundwater levels and drier than average soil moisture. The drought area expanded to include all o…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street and road flooding was occurring.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was flowing over Pioneer Ave. Numerous yards also flooded in the area.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Streets and parking lots were flooded around Dallas, PA.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires in the Waterton Area.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 42 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 1 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 40 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 46 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 1 |
| 2011 | 50 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 | 24 | 0 |
| 2006 | 32 | 2 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 1 |
| 1995 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 11 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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