Elk County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Elk County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 615 alerts that included Elk County, roughly 62 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (121 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 3, 2026. 16 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Elk County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Jefferson County, Cameron County, Forest County, Clearfield County.
Elk County alert history
Alert events that included Elk County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 121 | 6 | March 16, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 108 | 46 | September 3, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 52 | 14 | September 9, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 48 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 46 | 10 | October 29, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 33 | 0 | August 18, 2024 |
| Flood Watch | 33 | 6 | September 12, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 32 | 4 | May 11, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 17 | 2 | January 25, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 16 | 12 | January 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | 8 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 14 | 2 | June 14, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 13 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 12 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 5 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 9 | 5 | September 3, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Flood Warning | 5 | 3 | July 7, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 4 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 4 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 3 | 5 | September 13, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 3 | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | December 26, 2025 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 2 | 0 | November 16, 2025 |
Tornado history in Elk County
16 tornadoes have been recorded in Elk County since 1950, killing 5 people and injuring 61. That ranks 25 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on March 16, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Elk County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1985 | F4 | Warren County | 29 mi | 1,000 yd | 4 | 40 |
| September 3, 1963 | F3 | Elk County | 8.4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 20 |
| May 31, 1985 | F2 | Forest County | 19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2017 | EF2 | Forest County | 1.1 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 16, 2021 | EF1 | Jefferson County | 1.2 mi | 260 yd | 1 | 1 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | EF1 | Elk County | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 16, 2021 | EF1 | Jefferson County | 1.2 mi | 260 yd | 1 | 1 |
| May 4, 2021 | EF1 | Elk County | 0.6 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 2, 2018 | EF0 | Elk County | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 21, 2018 | EF1 | Jefferson County | 2.4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Elk County
- Population: 30,124 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042047 (how to use it)