Juniata County, Pennsylvania
County storm and disaster record · FIPS 42067 · population 23,482 · 391 sq mi
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 254 records for Juniata County, Pennsylvania from 1950 through June 30, 2026, on 205 days; the most frequent are severe thunderstorm wind events (116 records). The deadliest single record is the January 19, 1996 flash flood: 4 deaths. FEMA has issued 20 declarations naming the county since 1972, 18 of them for natural hazards; the latest for a natural hazard was “Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm” on March 23, 2016.
The record, 1950 to 2026
Storm records filed for the county each year (2026 to June 30, 2026). Before 1996 NOAA recorded only tornadoes (from 1950), thunderstorm wind and hail (from 1955).
- recorded, no damage figure
- under $100,000
- $100,000 or more
- $1 million or more
- $10 million or more, or a death
- $100 million or more, or 10 deaths
- a year's colour: its recorded damage or deaths
- a year with a death
- 1955: wind and hail recorded from 1955
- 1996: all 48 event types from 1996
- Storm records
- 254on 205 days, 1950 to June 30, 2026
- Deaths recorded
- 48 injuries
- Damage, 2025 dollars
- $2.2Mas filed (scale steps before 1993)
- Tornadoes
- 7strongest EF2
- FEMA declarations
- 20latest 2020
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records through June 30, 2026 (file revision 20260918); damage converted to 2025 dollars with the BLS CPI-U. Search the record at NCEI. BLS consumer price index.
What hazards hit Juniata County most?
The most frequent records are severe thunderstorm wind events: 116 since 1959. 43% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1959 fell in June and July. The rank column places the county among Pennsylvania's counties by days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land over each hazard's complete period.
| Hazard | Records | Days | First, last | Killed | Injured | Damage | Rank in state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 116 | 86 | 1959-2026 | 0 | 0 | $386K | 44 of 67 |
| Winter storms | 64 | 64 | 1996-2026 | 0 | 8 | $55K | 29 of 67 |
| Floods | 22 | 19 | 1996-2023 | 4 | 0 | $911K | 53 of 67 |
| High wind and dust storms | 15 | 15 | 1999-2025 | 0 | 0 | $64K | 32 of 67 |
| Hail | 14 | 11 | 1983-2022 | 0 | 0 | – | 60 of 67 |
| Tornadoes | 7 | 6 | 2003-2019 | 0 | 0 | $763K | 48 of 67 |
| Heat | 6 | 6 | 2006-2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 18 of 67 |
| Extreme cold | 5 | 4 | 2007-2025 | 0 | 0 | – | 52 of 67 |
| Drought | 4 | 4 | 1997-1999 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 of 67 |
| Hurricanes and tropical storms | 1 | 1 | 2003-2003 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 of 67 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (county and forecast-zone records attributed to the county; a zone record shows its own totals on each county it covers). Days: dates with at least one record of the hazard in the county. Ranks: days with a record per 1,000 square miles of land (Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer), since 1950 for tornadoes, 1955 for hail and thunderstorm wind, 1996 for the rest.
How many tornadoes has Juniata County had?
NOAA records 7 tornadoes in Juniata County from 2003 to 2019, the strongest rated EF2, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded in the county. A tornado that crossed a county line is counted in each county it touched, with the length of its path inside the county.
Counted as whole tornadoes rather than county records, the Storm Prediction Center's database holds 7 tornadoes whose track touched Juniata County since 1950 (NOAA's county records number 7, the same count); along their whole tracks they killed 0 people.
Map of the strongest tornado tracks in Pennsylvania.
Every tornado record filed for Juniata County (7)
| Date | Place | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-19 | Cross Keys, Juniata County | EF1 1.25 mi x 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $29K |
| 2017-08-12 | Mc Alisterville, Juniata County | EF1 5.53 mi x 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $603K |
| 2011-05-23 | Cocolamus, Juniata County | EF2 4.71 mi x 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $66K |
| 2011-04-28 | East Waterford, Juniata County | EF1 8.46 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $33K |
| 2004-09-17 | Mifflintown, Juniata County | F1 4.5 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2004-09-17 | Mifflintown, Juniata County | F1 1 mi x 75 yd | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2003-07-21 | East Salem, Juniata County | F1 3 mi x 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $32K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, tornado records by county (path length in the county, maximum width); ratings as published: F scale before February 1, 2007, EF scale after. Whole-track figures: NOAA Storm Prediction Center tornado database (1950-2025). SPC severe weather database.
When was the last damaging storm in Juniata County?
The most recent record with damage, injuries or deaths is the June 11, 2026 thunderstorm wind ($1,000 in damage in 2025 dollars).
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Thunderstorm WindDenholm, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-06-11 | Thunderstorm WindMifflintown, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-06-11 | Thunderstorm WindMc Coysville, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $1K |
| 2026-06-06 | Thunderstorm WindMaze, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $4K |
| 2026-01-24 | Heavy SnowJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2026-01-01 | Winter WeatherJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-30 | HeatJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-25 | HeatJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-07-08 | Thunderstorm WindOakland Mills, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| 2025-06-23 | Excessive HeatJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 0 | – | |
| 2025-05-16 | Thunderstorm WindDenholm, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| 2025-04-29 | Thunderstorm WindMc Alisterville, Juniata County | 61 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $5K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database; every record of 2025-2026 is listed, earlier ones when they caused deaths, injuries or $250,000 of damage (2025 dollars), and every tornado.
The deadliest and costliest records
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-19 | Flash FloodCountywide, Juniata County Four deaths occurred in Juniata County as a direct result of the flooding on the evening of Friday the 19th. Two females and two males in three separate cars were unable to cross Tuscarora Creek between Academia and Pleasant View due to a flooded bridge. They attempted to cross the stream on foot and were swept away. | 4 | 0 | – | |
| 2024-01-06 | Winter WeatherJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata A winter storm produced 4 to 5 inches of snowfall in Juniata County in the morning and afternoon hours of January 6 with additional light accumulations continuing into January 7, 2024. Two separate accidents on the westbound lane of US Route 322 involved a total of 13 vehicles and led to eight people being ... | 0 | 8 | $47K |
| Date | Record | Character | Killed | Injured | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-20 | Flash FloodRichfield, Juniata County | 0 | 0 | $886K | |
| 2017-08-12 | TornadoMc Alisterville, Juniata County | EF1 5.53 mi x 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $603K |
| 2011-05-23 | TornadoCocolamus, Juniata County | EF2 4.71 mi x 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $66K |
| 2022-06-16 | Thunderstorm WindCentre, Juniata County | 96 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| 2024-01-06 | Winter WeatherJuniata County · forecast zone Juniata | 0 | 8 | $47K | |
| 2011-04-28 | TornadoEast Waterford, Juniata County | EF1 8.46 mi x 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $33K |
| 2003-07-21 | TornadoEast Salem, Juniata County | F1 3 mi x 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $32K |
| 2025-07-08 | Thunderstorm WindOakland Mills, Juniata County | 52 kt wind | 0 | 0 | $2K |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database: deaths and injuries direct and indirect; damage is property plus crops as estimated by the National Weather Service, converted to 2025 dollars.
Is it getting more frequent?
Records per decade for Juniata County's most frequent hazards. Counts rose everywhere after 1996, when NOAA began recording every event type, so compare decades within a hazard's complete period only (the shaded cells come before it).
| Hazard | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe thunderstorm wind | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 29 |
| Winter storms | – | – | – | – | 13 | 27 | 16 | 8 |
| Floods | – | – | – | – | 10 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| High wind and dust storms | – | – | – | – | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Hail | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records per calendar decade; zone records from the CZ_TYPE field (Z).
What time of year?
43% of its severe thunderstorm wind events since 1959 fell in June and July. The two busiest months are in violet.
The values, month by month
Jan 23 · Feb 29 · Mar 16 · Apr 16 · May 28 · Jun 37 · Jul 32 · Aug 26 · Sep 16 · Oct 5 · Nov 11 · Dec 15 (records).
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records by the month they began.
Federal disaster declarations for Juniata County
FEMA's register lists 20 declarations that include Juniata County: 14 major disasters, 6 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Most were for flood (7) and snowstorm (4).
| Declared | Number | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-30 | DR-4506 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020-03-13 | EM-3441 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2016-03-23 | DR-4267 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm |
| 2013-01-10 | DR-4099 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2012-10-29 | EM-3356 | Hurricane | Hurricane Sandy |
| 2011-09-12 | DR-4030 | Flood | Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2011-09-08 | EM-3340 | Flood | Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee |
| 2010-04-16 | DR-1898 | Snowstorm | Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorms |
| 2005-09-10 | EM-3235 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina |
| 2004-09-19 | DR-1555 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms and Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
| 2004-09-19 | DR-1557 | Hurricane | Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 2003-03-14 | EM-3180 | Severe Storm | Snow |
| 1999-09-01 | DR-1289 | Severe Storm | Pa - Flooding 8/20/99 |
| 1996-09-13 | DR-1138 | Flood | Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Fran |
| 1996-01-21 | DR-1093 | Flood | Severe Storms and Flooding |
| 1996-01-13 | DR-1085 | Snowstorm | Blizzard of 96 |
| 1993-03-16 | EM-3105 | Snowstorm | Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm |
| 1976-10-20 | DR-523 | Flood | Severe Storms & Flooding |
| 1975-09-26 | DR-485 | Flood | Severe Storms, Heavy Rains & Flooding |
| 1972-06-23 | DR-340 | Flood | Tropical Storm Agnes |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), declarations through October 2, 2026; one declaration is counted once however many areas it names. OpenFEMA dataset page.
How many floods has Juniata County had?
NOAA's Storm Events Database holds 22 flood or flash flood records for Juniata County from 1996 to 2023, on 19 days, with 4 deaths. By flood insurance claims since 1978 (OpenFEMA, as of September 8, 2026), Juniata County ranks 1014th of 2,942 U.S. counties.
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $1.1 million on 178 claims filed in Juniata County; the most in one year was 55 in 1996. Claims count insured losses only: uninsured flood damage is not in this file.
The values, year by year
1978: 2 · 1979: 2 · 1982: 1 · 1983: 2 · 1984: 40 · 1989: 2 · 1990: 1 · 1993: 3 · 1996: 55 · 1997: 1 · 1998: 1 · 1999: 5 · 2003: 3 · 2004: 33 · 2008: 3 · 2011: 10 · 2014: 4 · 2018: 3 · 2024: 7; the other years: 0.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Claims, as of September 8, 2026; claims by year of loss, payments in the dollars of the year paid. OpenFEMA dataset page.
FEMA's modeled risk for Juniata County
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Juniata County Very Low overall, with an expected annual loss of $8.8 million. These are FEMA's model estimates of future loss from 18 hazards, not a count of what happened; they can differ from the record above.
| Hazard | Risk rating | Expected annual loss | Modeled frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate | $81K | 12 a year (modeled) |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | $11K | once in about 2 years (modeled) |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low | $914K | once in about 16 years (modeled) |
| Riverine Flooding | Relatively Low | $6.6M | about once a year (modeled) |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low | $409K | 3.7 a year (modeled) |
| Lightning | Relatively Low | $74K | 35 a year (modeled) |
| Tornado | Relatively Low | $301K | once in about 6 years (modeled) |
| Avalanche | Very Low | $509 | once in about 100 years (modeled) |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, county table, December 2025 release. FEMA's National Risk Index map.
Counties that share a border with Juniata County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau county adjacency file; NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, records since 1950. The Census Bureau's adjacency file.
Next
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- Download Juniata County's FEMA declarations (CSV)20 rows: every declaration that named the county, for your own analysis