A cold front crossed Pennsylvania during the afternoon of April 22, 2023, accompanied by showers and thunderstorms. In a low CAPE/moderate shear environment, the storms congealed into a north-south oriented line containing embedded bowing segments over the Susquehanna Valley and managed to produce sporadic wind damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:45:00 to 22-APR-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOCKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph tore half of the roof off of the Areba Barn on the Hershey Medical Center campus. A large piece of the roofing landed on a car, denting the car and breaking the rear window. There were also several trees down in a residential area across Route 322 from the Barn, along Hillview Lane and West Areba Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:36:00 to 22-APR-23 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREYSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a home along Charity Drive in Windsor Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:45:00 to 22-APR-23 13:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: OLMSTED AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down five utility poles along West Harrisburg Pike between Meade Avenue and Rosedale Avenue just north of Harrisburg International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:47:00 to 22-APR-23 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOCKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires in several locations around Hershey.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:45:00 to 22-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a car near Lancaster.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:45:00 to 22-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a house along Millway Road near Akron.

Hail in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:40:00 to 22-APR-23 13:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A thunderstorm produced nickel-sized hail near Jefferson.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:20:00 to 22-APR-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNGERFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down tree limbs and power lines across Susquehanna Trail South near New Freedom.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:42:00 to 22-APR-23 14:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRINESTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees and wires west of Strinestown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 15:45:00 to 22-APR-23 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORWIGSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down two large trees and damaged a greenhouse near Orwigsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:55:00 to 22-APR-23 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a home on Slate Hill Road in Drumore Township, crushing half of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:35:00 to 22-APR-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW BRIDGEVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated near 80 mph in a downburst in eastern York County. The downburst began just west of New Bridgeville and progressed northward  to near Shoff Road. Several trees and wires were downed, and a 10'x12' shed was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:50:00 to 22-APR-23 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOCKERSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a house on Hill Church Road near Hershey.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:49:00 to 22-APR-23 13:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: HERSHEY ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph produced damage to trees and siding in Derry Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 13:47:00 to 22-APR-23 13:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOERNERSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree through the roof of a home on South Hoernerstown Road in South Hanover Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:45:00 to 22-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCHOENECK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a tree onto a house on Hillside Road near Schoeneck.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 22-APR-23 14:45:00 to 22-APR-23 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW PROVIDENCE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm producing winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down a large branch along the 100 block of Sawmill Road in Providence Township, with one fatality reported.