Fayette County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Fayette County, Pennsylvania has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 54 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 48 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Fayette County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees snapped and uprooted in Indian Lake shown in drone footage. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SSW Champion SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down blocking the entire roadway on Charles St. Time estimated by radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown Brownsville SPC verified report
Sunday, August 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down blocking both lanes of Rocky Run Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Republic SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Perryopolis Rd closed due to flooding between Rathway Rd and Rehoboth Church Rd. Likely caused from Mill Run. (PBZ)”
“Tree down blocking part of Flatwoods Rd near Wingrove Way. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Fayette City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Perryopolis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Vanderbilt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Republic SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“National Weather Service survey team determined an EF-1 tornado occurred south of Vanderbilt that resulted in snapped trees and a garage door being partially blown in n (PBZ)”
“Trees and Power Lines down. The power lines are smoking. HAM-ARES Southwest PA. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Vanderbilt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Dawson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Stockdale SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Vanderbilt SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Ohiopyle SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Dunbar SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Republic SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down blocking the road at intersection of Melcroft Road and Buchanan Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
“Tree down along new Geneva Road. Time estimated via radar. (PBZ)”
- Wind Unknown 2 W Champion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Greensboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Coal Center SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports
“Tornado confirmed by storm survey team. Tornado touched down just west of Star Junction and dissipated just north of Vanderbilt. (PBZ)”
“Tornado confirmed by storm survey team. Tornado touched down briefly in Linn. Maximum damage estimated at 100mph (EF1). (PBZ)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 SSE Perryopolis SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 ENE Brownsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Markleysburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Perryopolis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Dunbar SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Perryopolis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WNW Republic SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Lynnwood-Pricedal SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 NNE Ohiopyle SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Fairchance SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown South Connellsville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Brownsville SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Fayette, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Indiana, and Westmoreland Counties. WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Localized higher gusts to 60 mph are possible in the highest elevations of the eastern part of the county. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to midnight EDT Friday Night. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Picture provided of hail stones beside a quarter. Stones ranged from size of quarters to ping pong ball. (PBZ)”
“Image/information from direct message on social media. (PBZ)”
- Hail 1.5" 3 ENE New Salem-Buffing SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 E Everson SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 E Everson SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Perryopolis SPC verified report
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 62 mph Fayette County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fayette County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Fayette County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Fayette County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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