Somerset storm history
Storm events recorded in Somerset, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
614
Total events
15
Tornadoes
36
Hail
84
Floods
7
Deaths
$6.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
The second tornado of the evening, and the third to strike Somerset County in 3 days, this F3 was by far the longest and strongest of the trio. The storm created a path of damage 33 or more miles long, from Fayette County southeast across southern Somerset County into Maryland. T…
The tornado touched down just east of Mt. Davis and traveled east-southeast into downtown Salisbury. The storm then continued eastward for 8 miles ending east of the town of Pocahontas. The tornado was rated as an F2 (113 to 157 mph) through the town of Salisbury, but probably re…
An extended period of well-below average temperatures across Somerset County allowed for wind chills to generally range between -20 to -25 degrees during the early morning hours of January 21, 2025 with temperatures remaining well-below average throughout the daytime hours. Colde…
Gusty winds, estimated near 45 mph, knocked down a tree onto Cumberland Highway near the intersection of Palo Alto Road in Southampton Township. Rainfall close to sunset in an area with no streetlights led to a vehicle running into the tree, killing the driver of the vehicle. The…
Strong upslope flow and cooling aloft changed rain to snow over the Laurel Highlands, mainly above 2200 feet in elevation. Heavy snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches were reported, with locally higher amounts on the ridge-tops above 2800 ft. COOP stations at Laurel Summit a…
A Somerset County woman and her unborn baby were killed when she was struck by lightning around 1100 am EDT. The woman was hit on Rockdale Road in Summit Township near Garrett while taking cover from a storm under a pine tree. According to PSP, the woman, her husband and two of t…
Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree which fell onto a residential home on Stepping Stone Road on the south-side of Somerset, causing significant damage. A 10-year old female in the house was killed by the falling tree.
Trees and power lines were down across the county including in Somerset. A tree fell on a car fatally injuring a woman. 4 others with minor injuries.(F29VE)
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Heavy snow began across Somerset County during the afternoon hours of December 31st and continued into the evening hours of January 1st. Light snow was mainly observed from December on December 31st, with two to three inches of snowfall. Upslope snowfall across the western ridges…
High Wind High Wind
High winds began during the morning hours of December 29th and continued into the early morning hours of December 30th with the highest wind gust, measured at 66 mph, being observed three miles north-northwest of Casselman during the afternoon hours of December 29th. Gusty winds …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across Somerset County from the early afternoon on December 13 through the evening of December 14. Most areas saw between 5 and 10 inches of snow. The highest reported snowfall total came from Laurel Summit, where 13.2 inches fell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked a tree down onto Glades Pike near Log House Road east of Somerset.
Flood Flood
Water was reported to be over the roadway on Seanor Road in Hollsopple.
Flood Flood
A several hour period of moderate to heavy rainfall led to multiple road closures in the Meyersdale area, as well the stranding of a train at the railroad crossing at Peterbrink Road south of Garrett.
Flood Flood
A several hour period of moderate to heavy rainfall led to a landslide near Boynton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding partially submerged a car in 2 to 3 feet on McKenzie Hollow Road near Tall Pine Drive and Fallen Oak Drive, requiring a water rescue.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding led to the evacuation of low-lying areas in and around Meyersdale.
Flash flooding stranded a car in rapidly rising water in the 7000 block of Mount Davis Road near Meyersdale near the fairgrounds, resulting in one injury.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding led to a water rescue on the 700 block of Engles Mill Road east of Salisbury.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding led to a swift water rescue in Boynton when an occupied vehicle went into Little Piney Creek at the Route 219 bridge and Post Office Street and floated downstream into the Cassleman River. Rescue operations were set up at the Coal Run Road bridge in Boynton.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash-flooding led to the evacuation of low-lying areas in and around Salisbury.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding led to an occupied vehicle becoming stranded in approximately 3 feet of water, requiring a water rescue.
Flood Flood
Multiple vehicles became stranded in standing water along Mason Dixon Highway near Garrett.
Flood Flood
Multiple reports were received of flooding along Route 219 between Salisbury and Meyersdale.
Flood Flood
Multiple roads has standing water and flooded basements were reported in Somerset, including on South Kimberly Avenuie.
Flood Flood
PA Route 601 was closed in both directions just north of Somerset Borough due to standing water on the roadway.
Flood Flood
Multiple trucks became stuck in standing water on East Main Street in Somerset near the Sheetz gas station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked wires down near the intersection of Scullton Road and Hilltop Drive approximately 4 miles west-northwest of Casselman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down across Scullton Road near the intersection with Whipkey Dam Road, blocking most of the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree and wires down near the intersection of Clay Hill Road and Four Seasons Road approximately 1 mile northwest of Boswell.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked multiple trees down onto power lines on Glades Pike Road approximately 4 miles west of Somerset.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The RWIS station on State Route 31 at Laurel Ridge measured a 59 mph wind gust as a line of severe thunderstorms moved through.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm, producing estimated wind gusts near 60 mph, knocked down a tree through the roof of a house on Clouse Road northwest of Listonburg. No injuries were reported.
A severe thunderstorm, producing straight-line winds in excess of 95 mph, caused extensive tree damage in Addison and elk Lick Townships. In Addison, a tree fell onto a residence, with multiple trees knocked down across roadways in Addison, knocking out power for a majority of th…
Hail Hail
A strong thunderstorm produced dime sized hail near New Centerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph produced widespread damage to trees and powerlines near Rockwood and New Centerville.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms moving through Somerset County produced a wind gust of 65 mph at the RWIS station on US-219 at Garrett Bypass.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A line of severe thunderstorms moving through Somerset County producing wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused widespread damage to trees and powerlines throughout the town of Stoystown. Emergency management reported that there was at least one tree that fell onto a house.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds, generally between 35 and 40 mph with gusts upwards of 45 to 50 mph occurred during the evening hours of February 16, 2025. Gusty winds continued in the evening hours, before slowly decreasing into the morning of February 17th. Snowfall initially began heavy, droppin…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
An ice storm impacted Somerset County on February 8, 2025. Ice accumulation of up to 0.25 inches occurred over much of the county with higher amounts reported. The ice resulted in over 1500 power outages. Light snow also occurred with this storm, though snow accumulation was gene…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm produced 11 to 13 inches of snow across Somerset County, with higher elevations of the county receiving up to 16 inches of snowfall accumulation near Laurel Summit. Snowfall with this winter storm began during the early morning hours of January 19, 2025 and continu…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm produced 5 to 7 inches of snow across Somerset County with localized amounts of 11 inches across the higher elevations of Somerset County from the early morning hours and throughout the day of January 7, 2025.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
SNOW SQUALL. The RWIS station at Garrett Bypass on US-219 reported a visibility drop to below 1/4 mile as a snow squall moved through during the afternoon of January 3, 2025.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees in Rockwood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph knocked down multiple trees and snapped a utility pole. The thunderstorm also producing minor structural damage with metal barn panels torn off just west of Somerset.
Drought Drought
D2 (severe) drought conditions continued across southwestern Somerset County during the early stages of December 2024, with continued snowfall allowing for severe drought allowed for relief across the county.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A winter storm produced heavy snow across Somerset County from the early morning of November 22, 2024 through the late evening. Snowfall totals ranged from 6 to 12 inches with higher elevations seeing 14 to 18 inches of snow. A jackknifed trailer caused US-219 north to be closed …
Drought Drought
D2 (severe) drought conditions continued across much of Somerset County throughout the first half of November 2024 before beneficial rainfall and snowfall allowed for some recovery across eastern portions of the county. D2 (severe) drought conditions continues across southwestern…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions continued across Somerset County through the month of October 2024.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions continued across Somerset County through the month of September 2024.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 1 |
| 2020 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 33 | 1 |
| 2012 | 24 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 21 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 23 | 0 |
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 25 | 4 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |