Northampton County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Northampton County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,285 alerts that included Northampton County, roughly 129 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (271 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on July 28, 2026. 13 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Northampton County alert history
Alert events that included Northampton County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 271 | 39 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 218 | 0 | March 23, 2024 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 103 | 14 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 91 | 6 | August 27, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 86 | 4 | March 3, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 69 | 4 | September 25, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 63 | 2 | August 7, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 63 | 11 | August 27, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 54 | 9 | November 6, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 35 | 3 | May 3, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 34 | 5 | August 6, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 30 | 3 | January 1, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 19 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 19 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 15 | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 14 | 2 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 13 | 4 | November 12, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 12 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 10 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 10 | 0 | November 16, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 7 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 7 | 0 | November 6, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 7 | 0 | December 19, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 4 | February 8, 2026 |
| Blizzard Warning | 2 | 0 | March 14, 2017 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 15, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Northampton County
13 tornadoes have been recorded in Northampton County since 1950, injuring 5 people. That ranks 36 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on May 6, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Northampton County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 1981 | F3 | Northampton County | 3.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
| July 20, 1981 | F2 | Northampton County | 4.1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 8, 1996 | F2 | Northampton County | 2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 1 |
| August 11, 1983 | F1 | Lehigh County | 11 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 2 |
| March 21, 1976 | F1 | Lehigh County | 4.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | EF1 | Northampton County | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 26, 2023 | EF0 | Northampton County | 3.4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 8, 1996 | F2 | Northampton County | 2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 1 |
| July 15, 1992 | F0 | Northampton County | 0.2 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 15, 1992 | F1 | Northampton County | 1.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Northampton County
- Population: 322,989 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042095 (how to use it)