Northampton storm history
Storm events recorded in Northampton, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
1,335
Total events
13
Tornadoes
69
Hail
137
Floods
10
Deaths
$148.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A 53-year-old man collapsed and died while doing yard work in his backyard in Bethlehem Township. He was holding an electric trimmer when he was struck by lightning. Medical crews responded, administered CPR, then transported him to Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus where …
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Northampton County with many road closures. There was flooding along numerous waterways in the county, including the Lehigh River and the Monocacy Creek.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in Northampton County with many road closures.
Northampton County was affected by the one two combination of flooding along the Lehigh and Delaware Rivers. Flooding along these rivers also caused smaller streams and rivers to back up and flood. The flooding also caused considerable damage along the towpaths of both the Lehigh…
Frequent cloud to ground lightning associated with a small cluster of thunderstorms rolled across Northampton County during the evening of the 25th. Lightning struck the steeple of the Great Shepard Christian Fellowship Church in Plainfield Township at 9:50 PM EDT. This resulted …
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 0.15 near Easton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals were largely near 1. The highest report was 1.2 from near Portland. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county. As much as 0.10 of ice was reported in Hellertown.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at Lehigh Valley International Airport reported a wind gust of 58 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A trained spotter in Forks Township reported a wind gust of 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported a 63 mph measured gust from a personal weather station.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 5-7. The highest report was 7.5 from Portland.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals ranging mostly from 1-3. The highest report was 3.1 from Nazareth. Snow fell at a rapid rate, resulting in impacts to the evening commute.
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 3.1 from Bushkill Township. No ice measurement reports were received, but surrounding reports indicate that at least trace amounts of ice likely occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Lehigh Valley International Airport reached 105 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines downed causing live wire fire. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Downed tree reported at Island Park Rd and Berger Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred on Easton Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding occurred on Zucksville Road in Easton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Easton Ave needed to be closed due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple road were closured due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple flooded roadways reported around Nazareth due to flash flooding.
Hail Hail
Pictures sent in via social media. Time given in report.
Hail Hail
Report of 0.75 inch hail sent in from Mping.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported mostly small hail mixed in with some one-inch diameter hail.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS storm survey determined an EF1 tornado with estimated maximum wind speeds of 80 to 90 mph occurred near Bangor. The first damage was noted at a Public Works Barn. Damage in this area was consistent with maximum wind speeds of 70 to 80 mph. A small tree was felled and sever…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A picture showed a large tree blown down and blocking both lanes of Pennsylvania Route 512 between East Bangor and Mount Bethel.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet station in Freemansburg measured a gust of 61 mph.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 39 | 1 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 46 | 0 |
| 2020 | 56 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 0 |
| 2017 | 43 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0 |
| 2015 | 48 | 0 |
| 2014 | 48 | 0 |
| 2013 | 47 | 0 |
| 2012 | 48 | 0 |
| 2011 | 58 | 0 |
| 2010 | 38 | 0 |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 |
| 2008 | 46 | 0 |
| 2007 | 67 | 0 |
| 2006 | 40 | 0 |
| 2005 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 | 50 | 0 |
| 2001 | 45 | 0 |
| 2000 | 46 | 0 |
| 1999 | 45 | 0 |
| 1998 | 40 | 0 |
| 1997 | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 | 37 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |