Tornados
1870-Tornado in Washington, Pa.
1944-June 24th, A deadly tornado outbreak came through Marianna. It and also hit other areas in Pa, West Virginia and Maryland. Twisters have a deadly history in region. There were 45 persons killed in Pennsylvania alone. The hardest place hit was Pleasant Hills.
2021-October 21st, Tornado damage on Willow Road in Avella, Pa, Washington County.
2022-August 1st-An EF2 tornado with maximum winds of 110 mph to 120 mph was confirmed near the intersection of Washington County, Pennsylvania, and the West Virginia counties of Ohio and Marshall, according to the National Weather Service. An EF-0 tornado struck in Greene County as well, southeast of Graysville.
2023-August 12th, Tornado warning for Marianna area, as well as other Washington County towns, as an EF-1 tornado touched down in South Franklin township with speeds up to 105 miles an hour.
2024-May 11th-Saturday-Suspected EF2 Tornado hit in Finleyville, Pa (Washington County). Two tornadoes touch down in Fayette County.
2025-May 21st-A weak tornado touched down near Cross Creek County Park in Washington County, followed a few minutes later by an EF-1 tornado in the central part of the county, according to reports.
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