Storm Events Database

Storm Events Database

Event Details:

Event Tornado
-- Scale F1
-- Length 8 Miles
-- Width 440 Yards
State PENNSYLVANIA
County/Area MCKEAN
WFO CTP
Report Source AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
NCEI Data Source PDC
Begin Date 1998-06-02 16:45 EST
Begin Lat/Lon 41.9/-78.67
End Date 1998-06-02 16:50 EST
End Location CUSTER CITY
End Lat/Lon 41.9/-78.67
Deaths Direct/Indirect 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...)
Injuries Direct/Indirect 0/0
Property Damage
Crop Damage
Episode Narrative An F1 tornado touched down about 4 miles west of Custer City, leveling a large area of trees in the Allegheny National Forest. The storm crossed Route 219 at Custer City and then moved east along Route 770 for about 4 miles before ending in Tibbets Hollow. Extensive tree damage was observed within a 1/4-mile wide path, with downed trees causing most of the damage to homes. Thirty-one homes received minor damage, while seven homes were uninhabitable as a result of wind and tree damage. Additionally, the oil museum (a barn-like structure just north of Custer City), was destroyed. Eyewitnesses observed the tornado as it passed through the area.


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Event Map:

Note: The tornado track is approximate based on the beginning (B) and ending (E) locations. The actual tornado path may differ from a straight line.
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All events for this episode:

Location County/Zone St. Date Time T.Z. Type Mag Dth Inj PrD CrD
Totals: 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
CUSTER CITY MCKEAN CO. PA 06/02/1998 16:45 EST Tornado F1 0 0 0.00K 0.00K
Totals: 0 0 0.00K 0.00K