A strong upper level system moving across the region led to the development of numerous severe thunderstorms across northeast Pennsylvania during the afternoon and evening hours of July 8th. With a tremendous favorable atmospheric wind pattern present, severe thunderstorms resulted in widespread wind damage along with several tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EQUINUNK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down. Time was estimated using radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAUPACK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down in Palmyra Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANTHER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A couple of trees were blown down in Greene Township.

Lightning in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 19:18:00 to 08-JUL-14 19:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIMOCK
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused a structure fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:15:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Many trees were blown down blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:37:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCRANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was blown down on wires and leaning on a house.  Other trees and wires were also blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 17:50:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCOTT CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:18:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Many trees were blown down, some on houses and cars with possible entrapments. Several roads were blocked.  Trees were also blown down in Lehman Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MILFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Dozens of trees were blown down in and near New Milford. Crews were working on clearing roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:57:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ARIEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and wires were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LACKAWANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:35:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKHILL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The peak gust was measured at WNEP-TV station. Time was estimated using radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 17:50:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUBURN CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and a garage and downed many trees and power lines. Time was estimated using radar data.

Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 17:45:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MESHOPPEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Many trees and wires were blown down, blocking roads.

Tornado in SUSQUEHANNA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:05:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: KINGSLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 MPH...path width of 150 yards and a path length of 1.4 miles touched down just south of the Borough of Kingsley. Numerous large trees and power lines were knocked down with several homes being struck by large trees. A chimney was partially damaged on one home.

Tornado in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:00:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVEYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 70 MPH was confirmed near this location. The tornado touched down in a rural area along State Route 4041 in Fairmount Township. The tornado destroyed a storage shed, a nearby garden and numerous trees along this road before moving through a wooded area and striking a dairy farm on Ridge Road. A roof was torn off of a barn and a grain silo was shifted off its foundation. The tornado crossed over corn and hay fields before lifting above a narrow valley.

Tornado in BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 17:20:00 to 08-JUL-14 17:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 100 MPH, a path width of 500 yards and a path length of 4.5 miles knocked down numerous trees. A barn collapsed and a trailer was blown off its foundation and turned 90 degrees on Marsh Road. The metal roof of a barn was peeled off and blown 200 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in LUZERNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 08-JUL-14 18:30:00 to 08-JUL-14 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDING
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Downburst winds affected approximately a 2 mile long and 1 mile wide path over portions of Exeter and Franklin Townships. Scattered tree damage occurred at several residences, a cemetary and densely wooded areas. One location along Bodle Hill Road had a carport destroyed and a small path of tree damage running down a steep ridge line to Lewis Road.