An area of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across eastern Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening of the 26th. These thunderstorms preceded a cold front that cleared the state around Midnight EDT on the 27th.

Lightning in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEHIGHTON
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was struck by lightning in Lehighton. A pole was also struck and knocked down in the borough.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARBON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 15:30:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE HARMONY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees in Kidder Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 16:10:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KRESGEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees in southeastern Monroe County mainly in Polk and Hamilton Townships.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:35:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Trappe Township.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 18:06:00 to 26-JUN-09 18:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYERSFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in Royersford.

Hail in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 18:18:00 to 26-JUN-09 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANAYUNK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail fell within Philadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:40:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BIRDSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees in Birdsboro Borough. The combination of a few severe thunderstorms caused about 2,800 homes and businesses to lose power in Berks County.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 18:40:00 to 26-JUN-09 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SINKING SPG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm tore down a few trees in Wernersville Borough. The combination of a few severe thunderstorms that passed through Berks County caused about 2,800 homes and businesses to lose power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The first severe thunderstorm of the evening to affect Berks County caused widespread tree damage in the southeast part of the county. Scores of trees were knocked down. The worst reported damage was in Amity Township. About thirty homes were damaged, two were destroyed by fallen trees and resulted in the displacement of those two families. About 80 other people were displaced temporarily. Many trees were knocked down along Levengood Road and County Routes 562 and 662 in the township. Downed trees and poles blocked and closed County Route 562. In Douglas Township, the Manatawny Winery was damaged. A pheasant farm near Yellow House was damaged. Wires were knocked down throughout the township. In Boyertown, a tent was overturned. Numerous trees were also knocked down in Oley and Earl Townships. About 2,800 homes and businesses lost power in the county because of the series of severe thunderstorms. No injuries were reported.

Hail in BERKS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 16:40:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAURELDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Peal to nickel size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Laureldale Borough. Nickel size hail also fell in Ruscombmanor Township.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:16:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: POTTSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in Upper Pottsgrove Township and penny size hail fell in Lower Pottsgrove Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:20:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A severe thunderstorm tore down several trees in Pottstown. Trees were knocked down on Center Avenue, Rosedale Drive and Henry Street. Another tree was struck by lightning and fell down on King Street. A large maple tree fell down onto and damaged the porch of a home on Rosedale Drive. In Stowe (Upper Pottsgrove Township), a tree fell onto a roof of a home. About 740 homes and businesses lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 15:16:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOBYHANNA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm tore down a couple of trees and wires in Coolbaugh and Tobyhanna Townships in northwestern Monroe County. The same thunderstorm dropped small hail (dime size) in Jackson and Pocono Townships. The dime size hail covered the ground in Scotrun (Pocono Township).

Hail in MONTGOMERY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUN-09 17:48:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail fell in Worcester Township.