Potter County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Potter County, PA right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 642 alerts that included Potter County, roughly 64 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (113 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 10, 2026. 12 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Potter County alert history
Alert events that included Potter County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 113 | 8 | November 13, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 102 | 29 | September 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 56 | 0 | February 27, 2025 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 54 | 14 | September 9, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 49 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 45 | 10 | October 29, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 31 | 3 | September 3, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 31 | 5 | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 21 | 2 | January 25, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 19 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 19 | 6 | January 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 12 | 2 | June 14, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 9 | February 9, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 11 | 4 | July 11, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 10 | 7 | October 18, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 10 | 6 | September 10, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 3 | October 18, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 6 | 2 | July 28, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 6 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 5 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 5 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 4 | 0 | June 6, 2023 |
| High Wind Warning | 3 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 3 | 0 | June 6, 2023 |
| Heat Advisory | 3 | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 2 | 0 | November 27, 2025 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | January 9, 2022 |
Tornado history in Potter County
12 tornadoes have been recorded in Potter County since 1950, injuring 3 people. That ranks 40 of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. The most recent was on July 27, 2013 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Potter County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2003 | F3 | Potter County | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 12, 1954 | F2 | Potter County | 0.2 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 14, 1962 | F2 | Potter County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 27, 2013 | EF1 | Potter County | 2.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 15, 1957 | F1 | Potter County | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2013 | EF1 | Potter County | 2.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 26, 2012 | EF0 | Potter County | 0.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2012 | EF0 | Potter County | 0.4 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 27, 2011 | EF0 | Potter County | 1.9 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 24, 2010 | EF1 | Potter County | 1.1 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Potter County
- Population: 15,993 (2024 estimate)
- State: Pennsylvania
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 042105 (how to use it)