During the afternoon of July 23rd, an upper level disturbance moved east toward northeast Pennsylvania from southern Ontario, Canada.  Daytime heating and instability combined with favorable wind parameters in the atmosphere to produce severe thunderstorms.  Many reports were received of wind damage and very large hail.

Hail in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 11:32:00 to 23-JUL-12 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 11:36:00 to 23-JUL-12 11:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 12:23:00 to 23-JUL-12 12:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINGMANS FERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 23-JUL-12 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 14:39:00 to 23-JUL-12 14:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MILFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 23-JUL-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: STARRUCA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail damaged cars, and broke several windshields.

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 15:10:00 to 23-JUL-12 15:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 16:36:00 to 23-JUL-12 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 23-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 16:42:00 to 23-JUL-12 16:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROWNDALE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 16:45:00 to 23-JUL-12 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMONDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 16:51:00 to 23-JUL-12 16:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE MILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:02:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:05:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:14:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARBONDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 15:45:00 to 23-JUL-12 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE COMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:11:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: KIMBLES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down.

Hail in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:42:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 18:15:00 to 23-JUL-12 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Widespread trees and wires were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 14:35:00 to 23-JUL-12 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAWTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Trees were blown down just west of Lawton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 12:39:00 to 23-JUL-12 12:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: DINGMANS FERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

People were trapped on the roadway due to trees down on Route 209.

Hail in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 15:05:00 to 23-JUL-12 15:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 23-JUL-12 17:10:00 to 23-JUL-12 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAYFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public