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Western Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2012 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
181
All events
2
Deaths
$40K
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
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. Some representat…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area. The highest measurement reported was 0.06 from the Pottstown Municipal Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 4-12. The highest reliable measurement received was 13.2 from Skippack.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 9-12. The highest report received was 12.2 in Skippack.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.3 in Trappe.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.5 in Upper Salford Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Heritage Field.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals ranged from 0.5-1. The highest report was 1.2 from Stowe. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county based on surrounding reports.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 6-7. The highest report was 7.7 from near Pennsburg.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, sleet, and a light glaze of ice occurred. Trace amounts of snow and sleet occurred, including a report from Pottstown. 0.08 of ice was reported at the Pottstown Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Heritage Field.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Heritage Field.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Heritage Field reached 105 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 107 degrees on June 23rd at Heritage Field.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Heritage Field.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light glaze of ice was reported. Snow and sleet amounts around 1 were reported. No freezing rain measurements were received, however the Pottstown Limerick Airport reported a trace of freezing rain. The greatest snow and …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. Trace amounts of snow and sleet were reported nearby. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.15 at the Pottstown Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. Trace amounts of snow and sleet were reported in nearby areas. The greatest ice measurement received was 0.17 from the Pottstown Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Reading Regional Airport, Quakertown Airport, Pennridge Airport, Chester County Airport and Brandywine Regional Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals generally ranging from around 3-5 with some isolated reports near 6. The highest report was 6.6 from New Hanover Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall accumulations occurred with totals ranging from around 2 to up to 3 across much of western Montgomery County. The highest snowfall report was 2.5 near Harleysville.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Reading Regional Airport, Queen City Airport, Quakertown Airport, Pennridge Airport, Wings Field Airport, Brandywine Regional Airport and Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Pottstown Limerick Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 106F at Heritage Field Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport, Wings Field Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Pottstown Limerick Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 5 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Pennsburg with 5.0.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 5 to 9 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Schwenksville with 9.0.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Pottstown Limerick Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was reported for several hours at Pottstown Limerick Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 5 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Royersford with 6.0.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 3 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from New Hanover Township with 3.3. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Pennsburg with 2.7. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Heritage Field Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Heritage Field Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Heritage Field Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Pottstown Limerick Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Pennridge Airport and Quakertown Airport.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills as low as -15 occurred based on area temperature and wind speed observations.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Lingering light precipitation in the wake of a strong Arctic cold front resulted in a flash freeze of untreated surfaces and icy roads as temperatures plummeted well below freezing.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on public and DOT reports, a light glaze of freezing rain and trace of snow and sleet occurred.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Based on surrounding observations, a light wintry mix of precipitation occurred. A light glaze of freezing rain less than a tenth of an inch and a dusting of snow also occurred.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values reached 105F on August 9th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Around 4 to 5 inches of snow fell following a transition from rain. Strong winds and falling temperatures also led to several reported power outages and car accidents. A trained spotter in Trappe reported 5.2 inches of snow.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Freezing rain fell. The Pottstown Limerick Airport (KPTW) ASOS recorded 0.33 inches of ice accretion, and several reports of downed trees and wires were received, affecting up to a couple thousand utility customers at its peak.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 29 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
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