So far this year has been the year of the tornadoes. Towns like Joplin, MO have been torn apart, families left with nothing, and people still missing. Pennsylvania hasn't seen as much tornado activity as the Midwest this year but 26 years ago on May 31, Pennsylvania was in the middle of the largest tornado outbreak ever to hit this region.

This outbreak occurred on May 31, 1985 and is known as the 1985 United States – Canadian tornado outbreak or the May 31, 1985 Tornado Outbreak. Many people that live in NW PA can recall this day. Typically, only a few tornadoes hit this area every year. That would be different in 1985.

43 tornadoes would end up occurring that day throughout PA,OH. and Ontario. It all began around 4 PM that day and ended around 11 PM that night. 88 people ended up losing their lives, including 11 from Crawford County. Below are some websites that explain in detail the events that unfolded that day. Some contain some good pictures. Also, here is a link to the satellite image of the storms. You can watch them fire right up as the day progressed. (Source: Wiki)