A significant severe weather outbreak occurred across central Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening hours on 26 May 2011. A total of 6 tornadoes were confirmed ranging from EF0-EF2 in magnitude with multiple reports of large hail and damaging thunderstorm winds.  Flash flooding was also reported with Franklin County with these storms.

Tornado in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESSONA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed a long-track EF1 tornado via PSP helicopter in Schuylkill County. The EF1 tornado occurred during the late evening on 26 May 2011 between 2020-2045 EDT. The tornado touched down about one-half mile west of Cressona in North Manheim Township along Beaver Creek Road. The tornado produced a sporadic path of damage spanning approximately 17 miles, lifting and touching down several times before finally dissipating about 1 mile northeast of Kepner in West Penn Township. Approximately 20 residential homes were damaged, 4 of which suffered major damage. In addition, 12 barns and outbuildings were damaged. The tornado downed more than 1000 trees, with the bulk of the damage occurring to the east of Schuylkill Haven north of Route 443 through North Manheim, West Brunswick and East Brunswick Townships. Significant tree damage was also observed in Connor and Hecla. The damage indicators surveyed were consistent with winds of 110 mph and a tornado rating of a strong EF1. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Hail in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 14:55:00 to 26-MAY-11 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TURBOTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 15:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 15:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAPORTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:11:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELYSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: INGLESMITH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous large branches in Chambersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph produced structural damage near Cove Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: COVE MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees and utility wires in several communities surrounding Cove Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 15:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires near Mt. Carmel.

Hail in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DICKEYS MTN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:22:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:35:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:38:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail ranged in size between 1-2 inch diameter.

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:44:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:25:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph produced minor structural damage in Chambersberg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several trees near Prince Gallitzen State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:13:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLING SPG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated between 60 and 80 mph blew over a tractor trailer on I-81 near the Wayne Rd exit.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLEARFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees near Clearfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIFTWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees in Driftwood.

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:08:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several 6-inch diameter trees near Carlisle.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees near Fairfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMARACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees near Renovo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENBLASS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees near Enola.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:25:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Mechanicsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDAR CLIFF MANOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires near Camp Hill.

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMBERSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down utility wires and produced minor structural damage northeast of Dauphin in Middle Paxton Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRINESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees along PA 295.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several trees along US 322.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOSSBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated between 75 and 80 mph knocked down dozens of large trees and produced minor damage to several residential homes in Blossburg. Very large trees up to 5 feet in diameter were uprooted and fell in Island Park, near a crowd of 2,000 participants attending the Tioga County Coal Festival. The downed trees fell on vendor booths and cars causing widespread damage and multiple injuries. There were no fatalities.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST YORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph produced minor to moderate structural damage near York city.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Dover.

Hail in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: FISHERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMAQUA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:55:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMAQUA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:57:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATLAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:55:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANSFIELD
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated between 75 and 80 mph knocked down several large trees and produced damage to baseball field structures at Mansfield University. A portion of a roof to an occupied dormitory was blown off. The downed trees were position in a southwest-to-northeast orientation suggesting straight-line downburst winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MECHANICSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated thunderstorm winds near 60 mph with nickel size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter estimated thunderstorm winds near 60 mph with trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PROSPECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph snapped off trees near East Prospect.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and utility wires near Lebanon city.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAMAQUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Tamaqua.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:04:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUGHESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Hughsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees across west-central Lebanon County.

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RINGTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUMMELSTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT PLEASANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down numerous trees across west-central Lebanon County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:15:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESTELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down several trees near Forksville.

Hail in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINGLESTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:40:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MERCERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires in Mercersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 16:53:00 to 26-MAY-11 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENCASTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter measured a wind gust of 60 mph near Greencastle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:47:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: SNYDERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees near Snyders. This damage was associated with downburst straight-line winds at the end of an EF1 tornado track that ended near Kepner.

Hail in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:35:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OREGON HILL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds estimated between 75 and 80 mph produced widespread tree damage near Oregon Hill. The storm damage was visible from PA 287 on Oregon Hill in Pine Township about 3 miles south of the Tioga County border. There was a swath of large trees down in a general west to east direction on both sides of the road for about a half mile. These downed trees continued deep into the woods on both sides of the road. The surveyed evidence was strongly indicative of downburst straight-line wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAGGETT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated between 75 and 80 mph produced substantial tree damage from near Jackson Summit northeastward along PA 328 through Millerton. The downed trees impacted some residential homes and other structures in Millerton. The orientation of the trees was strongly indicative of downburst straight-line winds.

Hail in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 19:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MINERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size (1-inch diameter) hail was reported in Minersville.

Hail in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:40:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALNUT BOTTOM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SHAVE Project

Half-dollar size hail (1.25 inch diameter) was reported in Walnut Bottom via the NSSL SHAVE Project.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:30:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEES XRDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees just east of Shippensburg Airport. A falling tree injured a man at the intersection of Strohm and Sand Bank Roads.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 17:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZUMBRO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team determined that a tornado briefly touched down in the New Franklin area of Franklin County. The tornado touched down just east of Route 316 in a heavily wooded area. Most of the damage was confined to one residential address along Route 316 were more than two dozen large pine trees were snapped off or uprooted. Based on damage indicators, softwood trees, maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph, giving the tornado an EF1 classification.
The tornado damage was located on the southern edge of a much larger area of downburst wind damage which extended from just west of Route 81 in the Marion area eastward through Brownsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEECEVILLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight-line thunderstorm winds estimated near 80 mph produced damage to the west of an EF1 tornado path near Dauphin Borough. The damage extended from about 1.5 miles west of Dauphin Borough, into the Borough itself. Numerous trees were knocked down immediately along the river.

Tornado in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:10:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WERTZVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed a tornado in Cumberland County north of Hogestown as a result from the storms of May 26th. The tornado touched down near Route 144 south of Willow Mill Park around 710 pm EDT and traveled northeast for about 2.5 miles...occasionally lifting off the ground during it's lifetime. The tornado crossed Interstate 81, before ending near Sears Run before reaching Route 944. The tornado mainly resulted in about 100 trees being uprooted or snapped. Many of the trees were oaks and other hardwoods. Some minor damage to homes was also observed, mainly from the falling trees. A small outbuilding was severely damaged along Lambs Gap Road near the end of the tornado path. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Tornado in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:25:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SLATE RUN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed that a tornado occurred during the evening of May 26th near Slate Run in Lycoming County. The tornado touched down about 1.5 miles south-southwest of Slate Run near State Route 414 and moved northeast through Slate Run to about one half mile south of Cedar Run near Pine Creek. About 400 trees were damaged or destroyed and several seasonal homes were affected by the downed trees. Additionally, there were multiple trees down throughout the area as a result of straight line winds from the thunderstorm. Damage indicators implied winds around 100 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Tornado in LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:26:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMMAL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed a tornado near Cammal in Lycoming County the evening of May 26th. The tornado touched down northwest of the town of Cammal near Pine Creek and State Route 414 and moved to the northeast to near Mill Run Road about 2 miles north of Cammal. About 200 trees were damaged or destroyed. Several seasonal homes were affected by downed trees. Additionally, there were multiple trees down throughout the area as a result of straight line winds from the thunderstorm.  Damage indicators implies winds around 95mph. There were no injuries or fatalities.

Tornado in PERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:20:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: PERDIX
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed a tornado which began in eastern Perry County, and crossed the Susquehanna River into western Dauphin County. The tornado touched down north of Route 850 in Perry County, between VFW Drive and Mountaindale Drive. The tornado tracked to the northeast, lifting occasionally as it moved across eastern Perry County and eventually to the Susquehanna River. The path indicated the tornado lifted and touched down several times. Damage was limited mainly to over 100 trees, which were snapped and uprooted. Photographic evidence helped in making the tornado declaration.
After crossing the Susquehanna River, the tornado touched down again in Dauphin Borough. Examination of the damage here indicated the tornado touched down again about one quarter mile east of Dauphin Borough on River Road. The tornado continued east about 1.5 miles...generally following Hillside Road...and dissipating as it began to climb Second Mountain. Six homes suffered moderate to major damage, and 150 trees were downed. Storm damage was consistent with maximum winds of around 90 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities.
In addition to the tornadic damage, downburst/straight line wind damage was noted at least 1.5 miles to the west of Dauphin Borough along the river, and in eastern Perry County, also near the Susquehanna River.

Tornado in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:22:00 to 26-MAY-11 18:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAUPHIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS survey team confirmed a tornado which began in eastern Perry County, and crossed the Susquehanna River into western Dauphin County. The tornado touched down north of Route 850 in Perry County, between VFW Drive and Mountaindale Drive. The tornado tracked to the northeast, lifting occasionally as it moved across eastern Perry County and eventually to the Susquehanna River. The path indicated the tornado lifted and touched down several times. Damage was limited mainly to over 100 trees, which were snapped and uprooted. Photographic evidence helped in making the tornado declaration.
After crossing the Susquehanna River, the tornado touched down again in Dauphin Borough. Examination of the damage here indicated the tornado touched down again about one quarter mile east of Dauphin Borough on River Road. The tornado continued east about 1.5 miles...generally following Hillside Road...and dissipating as it began to climb Second Mountain. Six homes suffered moderate to major damage, and 150 trees were downed. Storm damage was consistent with maximum winds of around 90 mph. There were no injuries or fatalities.
In addition to the tornadic damage, downburst/straight line wind damage was noted at least 1.5 miles to the west of Dauphin Borough along the river, and in eastern Perry County, also near the Susquehanna River.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-MAY-11 18:35:00 to 26-MAY-11 21:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUILFORD SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Intense rainfall brought flash flooding to the Chambersburg area.  Several roads were closed and one water rescue was performed in which two people were trapped in flash flood waters in Chambersburg.  The pair attempted to drive through a flooded area of Commerce Drive in Hamilton Township when they became stuck in water that covered the hood.  They were rescued without injury.