Pennsylvania, 1995

Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, June 26, 1995

June 26, 1995 · 9 events in 8 counties and zones

9 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 9 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$22,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
9

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

9 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When
June 26, 12:45 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST
Where
Monroe County
Coordinates
41.058, -75.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A cluster of severe thunderstorms knocked down numerous large limbs and several power lines throughout the county. Lightning ignited a barn fire in Jackson Township. Four horses died. About 1,600 homes lost power during the thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When
June 26, 1:15 PM EST
Where
Wayne County, Equinn
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
41.649, -75.303 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms uprooted trees onto roadways in Equinn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wyoming

When
June 26, 1:45 PM EST
Where
Wyoming County, Lake Carey
Property damage
$2,000
Coordinates
41.518, -76.016 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were uprooted onto roadways in Lemon.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bradford

When
June 26, 2:00 PM EST
Where
Bradford County, Wyalusing to Southeast
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
41.789, -76.515 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm uprooted trees onto Pennsylvania State Route 187 in Wyalusing. The same thunderstorm complex proceeded to drop very heavy rain across southeast Bradford County. Numerous roadways were flooded and mudslides closed Pennsylvania State Route 187 in Wyalusing.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sullivan

When
June 26, 2:00 PM EST
Where
Sullivan County, Eagles Mere to Countywide
Coordinates
41.446, -76.512 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were uprooted in Eagles Mere. The slow moving thunderstorms subsequently caused poor drainage and widespread road flooding within the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
June 26, 2:40 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Bentleyville
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
40.189, -80.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck a home and caused an attic fire. Power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
June 26, 2:40 PM EST
Where
Washington County, Carleroi
Property damage
$1,000
Coordinates
40.189, -80.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Lightning struck a home and caused an attic fire. Power lines were downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Butler

When
June 26, 4:25 PM EST
Where
Butler County, Evans City
Property damage
$15,000
Coordinates
40.912, -79.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm winds downed about 50 trees. One fell on a house causing damage to the roof and gutters.

Thunderstorm Wind, Berks

When
June 26, 6:00 PM EST to 6:15 PM EST
Where
Berks County
Measured
60 kt (69 mph)
Coordinates
40.416, -75.926 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms produced wind related damage in and around the Reading Metropolitan area. The worst damage occurred within the Pennside area of Lower Alsace Township. Large trees fell on several homes, roots pulled out sidewalks, gutters, siding, shingles, and parts of roofs were ripped away. Four large poles were splintered. Damage was also extensive in Mount Penn Borough. A few trees were uprooted, numerous tree limbs and tops were snapped and siding was stripped. The worst damage in Mount Penn was near the intersection of Business U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania State Route 562. Other damage around the Reading area included a Cessna that was flipped over at Reading Airport. The wind blew out windows in a hanger. In Reading City a few houses suffered roof damage with power lines down. In Exeter Township trees and power lines were knocked down, some lines were ripped from the side of houses. In Bern Township a porch roof was torn away and Van Reed Road was closed due to debris. About 5,000 homes lost power. No injuries were reported.

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.

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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: 10345812, 10345430, 10345377, 10343757, 10345527, 10345282, 10345283, 10343971, 10343921.