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Northampton 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.
13
Tornado reports
69
Hail reports
137
Floods since 1996
1,359
All events
10
Deaths
$148.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Northampton County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 13 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 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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Nazareth. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Hellertown. Time estimated from radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area. The highest reported measurement was 0.02 from Martins Creek.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A some areas of light freezing rain and some sleet/snow pellets occurred. Trace amounts of ice likely occurred based on radar surrounding reports, and surface temperatures during precipitation. A trace of precipitation was reported by the Tatamy CoCoRaHS station.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 10-17. The highest report received was 19.2 in Portland.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.2 in Nazareth and Forks Township.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
Several hours of dense freezing fog was observed at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-5. The highest reported amount was 5.3 in North Catasauqua.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 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 | 38 | 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 |
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