Bedford County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Bedford County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 810 alerts that included Bedford County, roughly 81 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (130 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 3, 2026. 13 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Bedford County alert history
Alert events that included Bedford County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 130 | 23 | September 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 116 | 0 | August 31, 2024 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 76 | 2 | March 3, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 73 | 6 | June 18, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 67 | 15 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 59 | 11 | September 4, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 49 | 6 | October 29, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 29 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 25 | 4 | August 22, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 22 | 3 | May 12, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 22 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 16 | 6 | February 7, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | 4 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 14 | 2 | June 14, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 13 | 0 | December 29, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 11 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 11 | 0 | May 13, 2025 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 11 | 2 | July 4, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 10 | 0 | November 8, 2024 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 9 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | November 8, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 7 | 4 | September 3, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 5 | 0 | February 8, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 1 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Bedford County
13 tornadoes have been recorded in Bedford County since 1950, injuring 1 people. That ranks 36 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on June 17, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Bedford County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 8, 1996 | F1 | Bedford County | 15 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 11, 2014 | EF1 | Bedford County | 11 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Bedford County | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Bedford County | 2.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 17, 2025 | EF1 | Bedford County | 1.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | EF1 | Bedford County | 1.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2018 | EF0 | Bedford County | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 11, 2014 | EF1 | Bedford County | 11 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 1, 2012 | EF0 | Bedford County | 1.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Bedford County | 2.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Bedford County
- Population: 47,643 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042009 (how to use it)