Allentown weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Allentown, PA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Allentown as part of Lehigh County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Allentown
59 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Allentown since 1950, injuring 37 people. The most recent was on July 1, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Allentown
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1998 | F3 | Berks County | 8.3 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 7 |
| July 26, 1981 | F3 | Northampton County | 3.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF2 | Bucks County | 20.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 18 |
| July 5, 1950 | F2 | Lehigh County | 12.9 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 2 |
| June 24, 1960 | F2 | Berks County | 9.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | EF0 | Berks County | 0.9 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2025 | EF1 | Northampton County | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 7, 2023 | EF0 | Hunterdon County | 0.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 7, 2023 | EF1 | Lehigh County | 0.3 mi | 160 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 26, 2023 | EF0 | Northampton County | 3.4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Lehigh County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 258 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 211 | March 23, 2024 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 106 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 91 | August 27, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 82 | March 3, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 75 | July 29, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 69 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 67 | August 7, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 54 | November 6, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 39 | October 19, 2026 |
About Allentown
- Population: 127,138 (2024 estimate)
- County: Lehigh County
- State: Pennsylvania