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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Potter County, PA
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Potter County, PA from September 15, 1957 through September 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
35
Wind Reports
184
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Potter County, PA · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 3, 2026
Hail Report Description: Max size 2 inch measured oblong shaped hail fell for 30 minutes covering the yard with accumulation of 1-2 inches of solid cover hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Denton Hill State, PA
1.25″hail
Sep 21, 2024 11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covering the ground on Route 49 in Ulysses Twp.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Ulysses, PA
1.25″hail
Aug 21, 2014 3:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half-dollar size hail (1.25 inch diameter) was reported in Galeton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galeton, PA
1.00″hail
Aug 21, 2014 3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (1 inch diameter) was reported near Galeton.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galeton, PA
1.00″hail
Sep 11, 2013 4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail (1 inch diameter) was reported in Shinglehouse.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E Shinglehouse, PA
1.75″hail
Sep 2, 2013 2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf-ball size hail (1.75 inch diameter) was reported near Austin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.08 NW Austin, PA
1.00″hail
Jul 7, 2012 1:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported northwest of Ulysses.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Hickox, PA
1.00″hail
May 2, 2012 8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.57 E Inez, PA
1.00″hail
May 2, 2012 8:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Galeton, PA
1.00″hail
Oct 11, 2010 4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Costello, PA
1.25″hail
Jul 24, 2010 5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 ESE Brookland, PA
1.25″hail
Jun 26, 2009 1:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar size hail was reported near Lyman Run State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.78 SSE Walton, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 16, 2008 4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Coudersport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Coudersport, PA
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2008 4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell for nearly 10 minutes in Roulette.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Roulette, PA
1.00″hail
Nov 6, 2005 3:19 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced quarter size hail /1.00 inch/ in Harrison Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison Vly, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 6, 2005 5:25 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms produced nickel size hail /0.88 inch/ in Harrison Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison Vly, PA
2.50″hail
May 31, 2002 2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Harrison Valley.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison Vly, PA
0.75″hail
Jul 16, 2000 5:15 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Germania, PA
1.00″hail
May 12, 2000 4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galeton, PA
0.88″hail
Jun 2, 1998 6:05 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galeton, PA
0.75″hail
May 31, 1998 6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Genesee, PA
0.88″hail
May 31, 1998 3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell in Wharton.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wharton, PA
0.88″hail
Jul 7, 1997 12:40 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of a thumb was reported in the Shinglehouse area.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shinglehouse, PA
0.75″hail
Sep 12, 1996 3:15 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coudersport, PA
1.75″hail
Aug 15, 1996 6:59 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galeton, PA
0.75″hail
Jul 17, 1996 2:40 AM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Roulette, PA
UNKhail
Jun 11, 1996 2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Harrison Valley, PA
0.75″hail
Apr 12, 1996 8:34 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Coudersport, PA
0.75″hail
Jul 18, 1994 6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trees and powerlines were downed near Route 6.
NWS Hail Report Location: Galeton, PA
0.75″hail
Mar 2, 1991 5:40 PM CST
Hail report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home+
Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.
Pea
0.25″
Low
Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.
Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.
Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.
Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch
Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.
Quarter
1.00″
Watch
The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.
Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch
More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.
Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely
Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.
Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely
Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.
Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious
Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.
Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious
Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.
Baseball
2.75″
Major
Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.
Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major
Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.
Softball
4.00″
Extreme
Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.
Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme
Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.
Wind Report Description: Tree down partially blocking South Brookland Road. Likely associated with the outflow boundary out ahead of the line of storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Denton Hill State P, PA
UNKmph
Sep 3, 2026 1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down blocking both lanes of Ellisburg Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Genesee, PA
UNKmph
Sep 1, 2026 9:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across roadway on Parker Hill Road in Hector Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Harrison Valley, PA
UNKmph
Sep 1, 2026 9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Bingham Center Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nnw Ulysses, PA
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Garage roof blown off on Sunrise Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Coudersport, PA
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Cherry Springs Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cherry Springs St, PA
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down blocking roadway Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Coudersport, PA
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down by Upper Bark Shanty Road and State Route 872.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Austin, PA
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2026 9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on wires along PA 872.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Austin, PA
60mph
Apr 15, 2026 10:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via Davis weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brookland, Pa, PA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2025 7:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Half dozen trees down in strong thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Galeton, PA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2025 6:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in Coudersport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coudersport, PA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2025 6:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on wires. Report from X.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shinglehouse, PA
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2025 6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and powerlines down in Roulette. Damage to an outbuilding.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Roulette, PA
UNKmph
Sep 23, 2024 12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: wires down across the road and multiple trees knocked down alongside the roadway blocking one lane of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NNE Ole Bull State Pa, PA
UNKmph
Sep 23, 2024 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tress and wires down on the roadway across the intersection. Police on scene conducting traffic control.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Galeton, PA
UNKmph
Sep 23, 2024 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple Trees down blocking the roadway and hung in power lines along the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cherry Springs St, PA
UNKmph
Sep 23, 2024 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Coudersport, PA
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2024 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the highway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Shinglehouse, PA
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2024 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking roadway and wires down on the roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Lyman Run State P, PA
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2024 11:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Rte 6 Blocking one lane of traffic.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Denton Hill State, PA
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2024 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down blocking the roadway and intersection of Rte 449 and Sweden Hill Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Denton Hill State, PA
UNKmph
Jul 15, 2024 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree Down near intersection of Phoenix and Hoppe Roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Gaines, PA
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2024 7:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NE Roulette. Tree down across the roadway blocking one lane of traffic at the intersection of Raven Hill Rd and Fishing Creek Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Roulette, PA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2024 12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Wharton and Portage Townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Wharton, PA
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2024 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on wires. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Cherry Springs St, PA
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2023 1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Genesee.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Genesee, PA
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2023 1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees on wires in Austin... PA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Austin, PA
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2023 7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Austin, PA
UNKmph
Aug 4, 2022 5:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Shinglehouse, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home+
Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.
Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor
Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.
Severe
58–74 mph
Watch
Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.
Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious
Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.
Extreme
90+ mph
Major
Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.
Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Potter County
12 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 14, 2026 11:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS Storm Survey team confirmed an EF0 Tornado in Homer Township... along State Route 872. Maximum peak winds of 75 mph were observed along a 0.01 mile path.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Coudersport, PA
EF1category
Jul 27, 2013 4:00 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service survey team, along with Potter County Emergency Management Officials, confirmed that an EF1 tornado touched down south of Coudersport during the late afternoon of July 27th. The EF1 tornado touched down just west of Big Moores Run Road in Homer Township and traveled to the northeast producing intermittent damage along a three mile path. The last observed damage was found along First Fork Road about one mile south of Ayers Hill. Damage was confined mainly to trees, however two homes sustained damage from the falling limbs and trees. The most significant tree damage occurred along Big Moores Run Road about 1 mile southeast of the intersection of Black Diamond Road and Big Moores Run Road. At this point, winds were estimated near 100 mph with numerous 12 diameter hardwood trees snapped and sheared-off. Elsewhere along the track, winds were estimated around 80 mph with lesser tree damage, confined mainly to toppled trees with shallower root balls. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.38 SSE Inez, PA
EF0category
Jul 26, 2012 2:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An official NWS storm survey confirmed an EF0 tornado near Coudersport around 1515 EDT. The weak EF0 tornado briefly touched down just northeast of Coudersport and was embedded within a larger swath of straight-line wind damage associated with a bowing line of severe thunderstorms. The convergent damage swath was on a hillside in a heavily wooded area just off of Reese Hollow Road. The short, narrow path of the EF0 tornado was approximately 150 yards wide and less than a quarter mile long. Damage was confined to the forested area with dozens of downed trees, but no damage to houses or structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.66 NNE Coudersport, PA
EF0category
May 2, 2012 8:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Severe thunderstorms spawned a brief tornado near Ayers Hill. A survey team consisting of the National Weather Service and County Emergency Management concluded that the tornado touched down near the intersection of Cherry Tree Lane and First Fork Road /SR 3003/ just west of Ayers Hill. The tornado moved east-northeast intermittently touching down for about a half mile before lifting near Gates Hill Road. There were several witnesses who saw a funnel cloud prior to taking shelter in their homes. Damage included uprooting about 30 trees, damaging two barns, and producing some minor roof damage to 4 homes. In addition, a large trailer was overturned, totaling two vehicles which it landed on. A vehicle was blown off First Fork Road as the tornado moved overhead. Peak winds were estimated at 75 mph, making the tornado an EF0. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 ENE Inez, PA
EF0category
Apr 27, 2011 5:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado skipped across southwest Potter County during the evening hours of 27 April 2011. Field surveys conducted by the National Weather Service in State College and Potter County Emergency Management officials revealed that damage caused by the tornado was minimal, only knocking down scattered to isolated trees along a two mile path. The path of the tornado was through a heavily wooded and desolate area. Confirmation of the tornado was made primarily through eyewitness accounts and photographic evidence, which was provided by county Emergency Management officials. Due to the lack of a well-defined damage path and limited photographic evidence, the tornado appears to have touched down briefly in several locations with sporadic tree damage in several locations along the path. The damage observed was consistent with maximum winds of 65 mph or the very low-end of the EF0 range scale.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.7 E Inez, PA
EF1category
Jul 24, 2010 6:05 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS meteorologists confirmed an EF1 tornado approximately 2 miles west-southwest of Galeton, PA in Potter County. The tornado was on the ground for about 2 minutes and had a path length of just over 1 mile. The estimated maximum wind speed was 90 mph based on tree and utility pole damage indicators. The damage occurred in a very rural area with only minor structural damage to a few cabins. The tornado path was slightly curved and extended from a small tributary on the West Branch of Pine Creek across SR 2002. The EF1 tornado destroyed over 1000 trees and up to 10 utility poles along SR 2002. A pump-house that supplies the town of Galeton with water was impacted by power outages resulting from the downed utility poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.67 WSW Galeton, PA
F3category
Jul 21, 2003 3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A team from the National Weather Service office in State College surveyed damage and interviewed residents and emergency management officials in Potter county. The team determined that an F3 tornado touched down in Potter county around 4:00 pm Monday July 21 2003. The tornado first touched down about 2 miles southwest of the town of Ellisburg...where it downed hundreds of trees. The tornado continued to the northeast...where it hit the Smoker Farm. The barn and house were completely destroyed...and one of three silos was tipped over. A second home on Smoker Road was also extensively damaged and is uninhabitable. In addition...a car was picked up and thrown 600 yards. A farm tractor was lifted into the trees. The tornado path was 2 1/2 miles long...while the width was about 200 yards. Based on the damage...the tornado was mainly an F2...but rated as a weak F3 at its peak with winds of 160 mph. There were two injuries, but no deaths.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Ellisburg, PA
F0category
Jul 18, 1997 2:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: 41/30/25N, 77/57/53W to 41/28/55N, 77/55/55W. An F0 tornado touched down in the extreme southwest corner of Potter County southeast of Wharton shortly after 3:30 p.m. EDT. The storm moved southeast, damaging trees along a narrow 2-mile path between Montour and Trout Run Roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Wharton, PA
F1category
Jul 29, 1974 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1category
Jul 28, 1973 3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F2category
Jun 14, 1962 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
F1category
Sep 15, 1957 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Potter County, PA
Potter County · 10,002 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home+
After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.
EF0
65–85 mph
Light
Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.
EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate
Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.
EF2
111–135 mph
Serious
Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.
EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe
Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Potter County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Potter County have on record?
Our records show 35 hail, 184 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Potter County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Potter County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Potter County is 2.50″. It was reported near Harrison Vly, PA on May 31, 2002.
A storm report showed up near my home in Potter County — does that mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Potter County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Potter County — why should I look at its storm history?
Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Potter County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Potter County — how does this help me?
Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.
How do I check hail history for a specific Potter County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Potter County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.
Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?
Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Potter County, PA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Potter County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.
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