Hail and Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, July 15, 1995

Name: Hail and Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, July 15, 1995
Start: 1995-07-15T04:30
End: 1995-07-15T23:30
Location: Pennsylvania

July 15, 1995 · 51 events in 21 counties and zones

43 thunderstorm wind, 8 hail, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $89,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 51

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

43 thunderstorm wind, 8 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Erie

When: July 15, 4:30 AM EST
Where: Erie County, Elgin
Property damage: $45,000
Coordinates: 42.118, -80.098 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A microburst likely struck a small area in which two barns suffered significant damage, and a silo was blown down into one of the barns. A cow inside was killed. Farm equipment near the barn was overturned. The roof and shutters of several nearby homes were damaged and numerous trees were downed.

Hail, Luzerne

When: July 15, 4:15 PM EST to 4:25 PM EST
Where: Luzerne County, Plymouth and Mountain
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 41.177, -75.989 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 5:10 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Pleasant Valley
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Nickel-size hail was reported on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Pleasant Valley.

Hail, Washington

When: July 15, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Washington County, California
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.189, -80.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 5:20 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Irwin
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Golf ball-size hail fell in Irwin.

Thunderstorm Wind, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Ligonier
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed by thunderstorm winds on parts of Route 30 in Ligonier and along area streets.

Thunderstorm Wind, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 6:05 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Murrysville
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds downed large branches just east of Murrysville.

Hail, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Mount Pleasant
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds downed large branches just east of Murrysville.

Hail, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 6:40 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Jeannette
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds downed large branches just east of Murrysville.

Hail, Allegheny

When: July 15, 6:45 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Monroeville
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds. Over one-half of the county's residents were left without power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: July 15, 7:25 PM EST
Where: Butler County, Evans City
Coordinates: 40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large branches and a few trees were downed by thunderstorm winds. Some branches blocked a road in Evans City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: July 15, 7:30 PM EST
Where: Butler County, Mount to Chestnut
Coordinates: 40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: July 15, 7:30 PM EST
Where: Lawrence County, New Castle
Property damage: $20,000
Coordinates: 40.991, -80.334 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Billboards and signs were blown down. A tree fell on a house causing some damage to the roof and gutters.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegheny

When: July 15, 7:31 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Allison Park
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds in Allison Park.

Thunderstorm Wind, Beaver

When: July 15, 7:35 PM EST
Where: Beaver County, Countywide
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 40.682, -80.349 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds, primarily over the northeast part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: July 15, 7:40 PM EST
Where: Lawrence County, Countywide
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 40.991, -80.334 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cumberland

When: July 15, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Cumberland County, Newburg
Coordinates: 40.164, -77.266 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm ripped down power lines in Newburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegheny

When: July 15, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Dorseyville
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines and numerous large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds in Dorseyville. Dorseyville Road was impassible due to downed limbs. Trees were downed in Perrysville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: July 15, 8:00 PM EST
Where: Lawrence County, Plain Grove
Coordinates: 40.991, -80.334 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds along Interstate 79.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegheny

When: July 15, 8:10 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Perrysville
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines and numerous large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds in Dorseyville. Dorseyville Road was impassible due to downed limbs. Trees were downed in Perrysville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: July 15, 8:15 PM EST
Where: Mercer County, Grove City
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 41.302, -80.258 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: July 15, 8:20 PM EST
Where: Butler County, Butler
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds from Butler to Saxonburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: July 15, 8:20 PM EST
Where: Butler County, Saxonburg
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds from Butler to Saxonburg.

Hail, Cambria

When: July 15, 8:30 PM EST
Where: Cambria County, Belsano
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.495, -78.714 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-size hail was reported in Belsano.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: July 15, 8:30 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Where: Franklin County, Pleasant Hill to Fayetteville
Coordinates: 39.927, -77.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds caused tree damage in Pleasant Hill and Roxbury. Heavy rains caused small stream flash flooding in Fayetteville. Winds took down a tree on North Mountain near Upper Strasburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegheny

When: July 15, 8:42 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Library
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Venango

When: July 15, 8:45 PM EST
Where: Venango County, Oil City
Coordinates: 41.401, -79.758 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: July 15, 8:45 PM EST
Where: Washington County, Beallsville
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 40.189, -80.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Allegheny

When: July 15, 8:55 PM EST
Where: Allegheny County, Pittsburgh
Property damage: $4,000
Coordinates: 40.469, -79.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees and power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the metropolitan area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 9:20 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Adamsburg
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree and large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds on Route 30 near Adamsburg, closing the eastbound lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: July 15, 9:22 PM EST
Where: Franklin County, Upper Strasburg
Coordinates: 39.927, -77.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds caused tree damage in Pleasant Hill and Roxbury. Heavy rains caused small stream flash flooding in Fayetteville. Winds took down a tree on North Mountain near Upper Strasburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Venango

When: July 15, 9:25 PM EST
Where: Venango County, Countywide
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 41.401, -79.758 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm winds throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cambria

When: July 15, 9:30 PM EST
Where: Cambria County, Ebensburg
Coordinates: 40.495, -78.714 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms took down a couple of trees in Cambria Township near Ebensburg and in Westmont and Johnstown. Street were also closed by flash flooding in Johnstown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blair

When: July 15, 9:30 PM EST
Where: Blair County, Tyrone
Coordinates: 40.481, -78.349 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in Tryrone and in other locations across Blair County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Westmoreland

When: July 15, 9:30 PM EST
Where: Westmoreland County, Greensburg
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 40.311, -79.467 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 15, 9:30 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, Uniontown
Property damage: $1,000
Coordinates: 39.920, -79.647 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A few large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Uniontown. Numerous large tree branches were downed east of New Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 15, 9:35 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, New Geneva
Coordinates: 39.920, -79.647 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A few large trees were downed by thunderstorm winds in Uniontown. Numerous large tree branches were downed east of New Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When: July 15, 9:45 PM EST
Where: Butler County, Homer City
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph)
Coordinates: 40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Flood waters washed mud and debris across Route 288 on the west side of Zelienople.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cambria

When: July 15, 9:59 PM EST
Where: Cambria County, Westmont
Coordinates: 40.495, -78.714 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms took down a couple of trees in Cambria Township near Ebensburg and in Westmont and Johnstown. Street were also closed by flash flooding in Johnstown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cambria

When: July 15, 10:06 PM EST
Where: Cambria County, Johnstown
Coordinates: 40.495, -78.714 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms took down a couple of trees in Cambria Township near Ebensburg and in Westmont and Johnstown. Street were also closed by flash flooding in Johnstown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fayette

When: July 15, 10:10 PM EST
Where: Fayette County, Connellsville
Coordinates: 39.920, -79.647 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Blair

When: July 15, 10:30 PM EST
Where: Blair County, Williamsburg
Coordinates: 40.481, -78.349 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms took down a few trees in Williamsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clearfield

When: July 15, 10:40 PM EST
Where: Clearfield County, Coleport
Coordinates: 41.000, -78.474 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in Coleport and Flintown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clearfield

When: July 15, 10:40 PM EST
Where: Clearfield County, Flintown
Coordinates: 41.000, -78.474 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in Coleport and Flintown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Fulton

When: July 15, 10:45 PM EST
Where: Fulton County, McConnelsburg
Coordinates: 39.925, -78.113 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Winds took down power lines near McConnelsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Huntingdon

When: July 15, 10:55 PM EST
Where: Huntingdon County, Mill Creek
Coordinates: 40.417, -77.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were blown down at Sugar Grove Hollow near Mill Creek and at other areas in Huntingdon County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bedford

When: July 15, 11:00 PM EST
Where: Bedford County, Bedford
Coordinates: 40.007, -78.490 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was felled on South Orchard Street in Bedford by strong thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Centre

When: July 15, 11:09 PM EST
Where: Centre County, State College
Coordinates: 40.919, -77.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in State College on South Irving Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Huntingdon

When: July 15, 11:18 PM EST
Where: Huntingdon County, Roberts Dale
Coordinates: 40.417, -77.981 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were down in Roberts Dale and Broad Top. Lightning started a fire at the Anchorage Enterprises Headquarters at Seven Points Marina at Raystown Lake. Damage estimated at $80 thousand.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mifflin

When: July 15, 11:30 PM EST
Where: Mifflin County, Lewistown
Coordinates: 40.610, -77.617 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in Lewistown and also in Grandville Township.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: July 15, 11:30 PM EST
Where: Franklin County, Fayeteville
Coordinates: 39.927, -77.721 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorms took down trees in Fayeteville and in Upper Strasburg. 3,350 West Penn Power customers without power. Two injured by lightning in Mercerburg, injuries were minor.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 10345783, 10345890, 10345331, 10345286, 10345332, 10345333, 10345334, 10345335, 10345336, 10343916, 10343973, 10343974, 10345701, 10343917, 10343802, 10345702, 10343641, 10343948, 10345703, 10343949, 10343763, 10343493, 10343494, 10343473, 10345933, 10343950, 10345236, 10345287, 10343951, 10345337, 10345934, 10345237, 10343474, 10343962, 10345338, 10345825, 10343735, 10343495, 10343475, 10343476, and more.