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Westmoreland Ridges County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2010 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
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Hail reports
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Floods since 1996
97
All events
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Deaths
$466K
Property damage
Year by year
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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.
High Wind High Wind
Quarry Trail measured 61 mph wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from from 4 to 7 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 7 inches reported by a CoCoRaHS observer in Ligonier.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 5.5 inches reported by the public 4 miles north-northeast of Ligonier.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Widespread snowfall, generally exceeding advisory criteria but falling short of warning criteria, fell across the county with amounts ranging from 3-5 inches and the highest total of 5.5 inches reported by the public 4 miles north-northeast of Ligonier.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 8 to 12 inches in general was reported across the the ridges of Westmoreland County with the highest total of 12 inches near Donegal.
Blizzard Blizzard
PennDOT sensors recorded gusts above 35 MPH and frequent drops to 1/4 mile or less visibility between 230 PM and 8 PM along Laurel Ridge.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The coldest conditions were noted during the morning of the 22nd. Temperatures dropped as low as -14F, with reported wind chill values as low as -20F on an isolated basis.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 6 to 10 inches of snow fell, with the high total near Ligonier.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A total of 5.5 inches fell at Derry, with a few other totals in the 2 to 4 inch range reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Reported storm totals included 15 inches near Champion and 8 inches at New Florence.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought continued.
Drought Drought
Severe Drought conditions started July 23rd and continued in the end of September.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A range of 6 to 9 inches of snow fell across the ridges of Westmoreland County the evening of February 16th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Reports indicate 2 to 5 inches of accumulation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four inches fell near Ohiopyle, with three inches near Champion.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall. Road sensor in the Westmoreland County riges measured less than 1/4 mile visibility.
High Wind High Wind
Downed trees and power lines were reported in Acme and Waterford.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple instances of downed trees and wires were noted in the county. Reports were received from the following locations: New Florence, Seward Township, Ligonier Township, Cook Township, and Donegal.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A total of 7.3 inches of snow was reported at Laurel Mountain, while 7 inches was reported at Jones Mills.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Convective snow showers the evening of December 18th caused 1 to 3 inches of snow in portions of western PA.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Reports of downed trees were received from Ligonier, Derry, and St. Clair Townships.
High Wind High Wind
Reports of road closures due to downed trees and wires included State Route 259 and Ligonier Road near New Florence, Route 1007 near Conpitt Junction, Route 271 and Nature Run Road at Waterford, and Route 259 near Millbank. Numerous trees and power lines were also reported down i…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerous wind chills accompanied a low pressure system on December 23th. Lowest wind chill values occurred early afternoon on December 23rd, temperatures were below zero and gusts were 30 to 35mph. Minimum wind chill values across western PA were near -35F.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A flash freeze created hazardous travel early Friday, December 23th, with a strong cold front. Temperatures dropped from the mid-40s to the single digits between 5:30am and 9:00am in Westmoreland County. Precipitation started as rain and quickly switched to snow with the passage …
Ice Storm Ice Storm
A prolong period of freezing rain on the morning of December 15th in the ridges of Westmoreland County created three tenths of ice to accumulate on surfaces. Highest report was made in Wilpen, PA.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Ligonier received a total of 1.7 inches of snow, with other locations generally around an inch or less.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five to 10 inches of snow was reported, with the highest total at Ligonier.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Up to 0.30 inches of ice accumulated along Laurel Summit.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Up to 55mph winds was measured in the ridges of Westmoreland County late Thursday evening, February 17th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Donegal received 3 inches of snow, while locations like Laughlintown and New Florence getting 1 to 2 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A range of 1 to 3 inches was observed from several reports.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Seven to eleven inches were observed in the Fayette County ridges, with Ligonier the highest at 11.5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several reports of 4 to 5 inches of snow were received, including near New Florence and Ligonier.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing rain reported in New Florence, PA.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees were reported to be down in the ridge areas of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A mix of freezing rain and snow occurred Feb 15th into Feb 16th. Less than a quarter of an inch of ice accumulated on elevated surfaces across Westmoreland County. Also 2.0 inches of snow was measured.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 4 inches of snow fell in the ridges of Westmoreland County.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 1.5 inches of snow reported in the ridges of Westmoreland.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Average storm total snowfall in the ridges of Westmoreland County from Jan 31st to Feb 3rd was 8 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
At Donegal, three inches of snow fell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Four to five inches of snow fell across the ridges of Westmoreland County on Christmas Day.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Up to 4.7 inches of snow was reported in 24 hours near Laurel Mountain.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 14 inches of snow fell in the ridges of Westmoreland County. Highest report was near Donegal, PA.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Up to 9.4 inches of snow fell in 24 hours in the ridges of Westmoreland County. 9.4 inches fell in Ligonier, PA.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A 24-hour total of 3 inches was reported 2 miles northwest of Donegal.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to four inches of snow accumulation were reported, with the higher totals at Donegal.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A COOP observer reported two inches of snow at Donegal, with several other reports between 1 and 2 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
A tree was reported to be blown down near US Route 30 in Ligonier.
High Wind High Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were reported to be blown down in the area of Ligonier.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A co-op observer at Donegal reported 8 inches of snow, while 6.8 inches were reported at Laurel Mountain.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
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