Lawrence County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Lawrence County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 700 alerts that included Lawrence County, roughly 70 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (226 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 21, 2026. 11 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Lawrence County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring Beaver County, Mercer County, Columbiana County, Butler County.
Lawrence County alert history
Alert events that included Lawrence County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 226 | 43 | September 13, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 69 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 61 | 15 | September 9, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 35 | 9 | September 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 34 | 0 | August 3, 2024 |
| Flood Watch | 34 | 6 | September 12, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 33 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 32 | 5 | May 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 31 | 2 | April 1, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | 6 | October 18, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 20 | 2 | May 11, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 14 | 13 | February 7, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 13 | 4 | October 18, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 13 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 11 | 2 | March 26, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 10 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 9 | 3 | September 2, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 6 | 6 | July 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 6 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 5 | 0 | December 23, 2022 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 0 | June 22, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 2 | January 31, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | April 12, 2023 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 0 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
Tornado history in Lawrence County
11 tornadoes have been recorded in Lawrence County since 1950, injuring 14 people. That ranks 44 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on May 3, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Lawrence County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 1954 | F2 | Beaver County | 7.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 3 |
| August 8, 1992 | F2 | Lawrence County | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 8, 1992 | F2 | Lawrence County | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 11 |
| September 24, 1977 | F2 | Lawrence County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 10, 2013 | EF1 | Lawrence County | 1.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2021 | EF0 | Lawrence County | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 10, 2013 | EF1 | Lawrence County | 1.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 9, 2001 | F0 | Lawrence County | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 8, 1992 | F2 | Lawrence County | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 8, 1992 | F2 | Lawrence County | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 11 |
About Lawrence County
- Population: 84,233 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042073 (how to use it)