A warm front lifted northward across the region during the afternoon of April 14th. A strong area of low pressure moved from southwest Ohio through north central Ohio during the afternoon. The atmosphere quickly became unstable with plenty of shear and modest instability for severe storms including supercells. There were numerous reports of wind damage and large hail across Erie and Crawford County Pennsylvania.

Tornado in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:48:00 to 14-APR-19 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An EF-0 tornado occurred in Springboro, Pennsylvania at approximately 648 PM.  The tornado was only briefly on the ground but caused damage to several homes along Beaver Street then lifted near north Main Street and Elm.  Large trees fell along with damage to siding on a couple of the homes.  Telephone poles and street signs were snapped or bent.

Funnel Cloud in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:50:00 to 14-APR-19 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNEAUT LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:41:00 to 14-APR-19 17:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESPYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:02:00 to 14-APR-19 18:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUNDELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:05:00 to 14-APR-19 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBORO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:08:00 to 14-APR-19 18:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRAKES MILLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:15:00 to 14-APR-19 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDINBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:25:00 to 14-APR-19 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:25:00 to 14-APR-19 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:29:00 to 14-APR-19 18:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLTS STATION
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was heavy damage to siding and exterior of three structures due to hail.

Hail in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:34:00 to 14-APR-19 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: PHILLIPSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:49:00 to 14-APR-19 17:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNEAUTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was moderate structural damage to a house on Center Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:54:00 to 14-APR-19 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn roof was blown off near Crossingville and Pageville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 17:58:00 to 14-APR-19 17:58:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down and penny size hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:10:00 to 14-APR-19 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEARSARGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local TV meteorologist estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 14-APR-19 18:10:00 to 14-APR-19 18:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees and power lines were blown down at Peach Street and Lee Road in Summit Township.