Philadelphia weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Philadelphia, PA right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Philadelphia as part of Philadelphia County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Philadelphia
91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Philadelphia since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 83. The most recent was on August 10, 2023 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Philadelphia
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22, 1955 | F3 | Chester County | 9.6 mi | 600 yd | 1 | 0 |
| September 1, 2021 | EF3 | Gloucester County | 12.4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 2 |
| July 29, 2021 | EF3 | Philadelphia County | 3.4 mi | 530 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 1, 2021 | EF2 | Montgomery County | 8.3 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 2 |
| August 4, 2020 | EF2 | Bucks County | 20.8 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 18 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2023 | EF1 | Gloucester County | 0.7 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 16, 2023 | EF0 | Burlington County | 3.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Burlington County | 6 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Bucks County | 3.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 9, 2022 | EF1 | Camden County | 0.3 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Philadelphia County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 275 | November 12, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 234 | March 23, 2024 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 123 | September 24, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 111 | September 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 111 | October 16, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 109 | October 11, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 106 | November 12, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 77 | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 64 | March 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 60 | May 10, 2026 |
About Philadelphia
- Population: 1,573,916 (2024 estimate)
- County: Philadelphia County
- State: Pennsylvania