Tornadoes and Hail in Pennsylvania, May 29, 1995

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Pennsylvania, May 29, 1995
Start: 1995-05-29T00:50
End: 1995-05-29T21:00
Location: Pennsylvania

May 29, 1995 · 41 events in 19 counties and zones

21 thunderstorm wind, 16 hail, 4 tornado, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $186,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 41

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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21 thunderstorm wind, 16 hail, 4 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crawford

When: May 29, 12:50 AM EST
Where: Crawford County
Property damage: $5,000
Coordinates: 41.685, -80.106 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Trees were downed in several locations, some on power lines..

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 29, 1:40 AM EST
Where: Mercer County, Sharon
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 41.302, -80.258 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous reports of trees and large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 29, 2:00 AM EST
Where: Mercer County, Hermitage
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 41.302, -80.258 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous reports of trees and large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Mercer

When: May 29, 2:00 AM EST
Where: Mercer County, Jamestown
Property damage: $2,000
Coordinates: 41.302, -80.258 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous reports of trees and large limbs downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail, Centre

When: May 29, 1:40 PM EST
Where: Centre County, Aaronsburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.919, -77.820 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dime-size hail fell in Aaronsburg.

Hail, Dauphin

When: May 29, 3:05 PM EST
Where: Dauphin County, Harrisburg
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.415, -76.779 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

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Thunderstorm Wind, Perry

When: May 29, 3:05 PM EST
Where: Perry County, Marysville
Coordinates: 40.398, -77.262 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm toppled trees and power lines in Marysville.

Hail, Dauphin

When: May 29, 3:10 PM EST
Where: Dauphin County, Harrisburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.415, -76.779 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

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Thunderstorm Wind, Dauphin

When: May 29, 3:15 PM EST
Where: Dauphin County, Hershey
Coordinates: 40.415, -76.779 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Severe thunderstorms uprooted trees and dropped hail as big as golf balls around Harrisburg. They uprooted trees also in the Harrisburg suburb of Linglestown and farther east within Derry Township. About 378 homes lost power within Harrisburg.

Hail, Lebanon

When: May 29, 3:17 PM EST
Where: Lebanon County, Palmyra
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.367, -76.458 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, York

When: May 29, 3:30 PM EST
Where: York County, Newberrytown
Coordinates: 39.920, -76.726 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm uprooted a few trees in Newberry Township.

Hail, Adams

When: May 29, 3:33 PM EST
Where: Adams County, Abbottstown
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.872, -77.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Penny-size hail also fell in Clear Spring.

Hail, York

When: May 29, 3:35 PM EST
Where: York County, Dillsburg
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.920, -76.726 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Hail, Lebanon

When: May 29, 3:36 PM EST to 3:45 PM EST
Where: Lebanon County, Lebanon to Southern
Measured: 1 in hail
Coordinates: 40.367, -76.458 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Hail (1.75) Severe thunderstorms produced widespread wind damage and scattered large hail in the southern two-thirds of the county south of Interstate 78. The hardest hit locations were Cornwall, Myerstown and Palmyra. Quarter-size hail fell in Iona, Jonestown, Lebanon and Palmyra. Golf ball-size hail fell in West Lebanon.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When: May 29, 3:45 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, Waymart
Coordinates: 41.649, -75.303 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm toppled numerous trees and wires in Waymart.

Hail, York

When: May 29, 3:45 PM EST
Where: York County, Dover
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.920, -76.726 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds Hanover,29,1545EST,,,0,0,?,?,Hail (1.75) Golf ball-size hail fell in Dover and Hanover. In addition, trees and power lines were knocked over in Dover. About 100 homes lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lebanon

When: May 29, 3:55 PM EST
Where: Lebanon County
Coordinates: 40.367, -76.458 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Wayne

When: May 29, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Wayne County, Honesdale
Coordinates: 41.649, -75.303 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Numerous trees and wires were knocked over by a severe thunderstorm in Honesdale.

Hail, Lackawanna

When: May 29, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Lackawanna County, Scranton
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 41.437, -75.609 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Lancaster

When: May 29, 4:00 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Schoeneck
Rating: F1
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 20 yd
Coordinates: 40.042, -76.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tornado (F1) touched down in northern Lancaster County around 1600 EST near Indian and Camp Rogers Road about one and one-half miles southwest of Schoeneck. The tornado moved parallel with Camp Rogers Road for most of its duration, before crossing it near the intersection of Indiantown Road. The tornado lifted before reaching Schoeneck Road. The tornado peeled the roof from five barns and destroyed another. One chicken house collapsed killing most of its 750 chickens. Damage from this and a later tornado near Millersville totaled $750,000.

Thunderstorm Wind, York

When: May 29, 4:09 PM EST
Where: York County, West York
Coordinates: 39.920, -76.726 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in West York.

Hail, Lancaster

When: May 29, 4:10 PM EST to 4:25 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Topton to To Millersville
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.042, -76.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The second and stronger (F2 on Fujita Scale) of the two tornadoes to affect Lancaster County touched down about two and one-half miles west of Millersville in the Nicholas and Bender Mill Road area of Manor Township. It proceeded east and remained a relatively weak tornado (F0 or F1) until it crossed the Little Conestoga Creek. There it intensified into a strong tornado (F2) before lifting off the ground just to the east of Sun Lane. The only injury caused by the tornado occurred when it lifted and dropped two tobacco sheds from the Barley Farm onto two vehicles on a roadway. A mother and the driver of one vehicle was slightly injured. Her two children in the back seat were unharmed as were the occupants of the second vehicle. The tornado damaged several barns and homes, mostly peeling their roofs. It destroyed two homes. It also uprooted dozens of old trees causing the most damage as it reached its peak strength around Sun Lane. Damage from both tornadoes within Lancaster County this afternoon was estimated at $750,000.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lancaster

When: May 29, 4:10 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Reamstown
Coordinates: 40.042, -76.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A 100 year old tree was uprooted by a severe thunderstorm in Reamstown.

Hail, Chester

When: May 29, 4:30 PM EST to 4:35 PM EST
Where: Chester County, Northern
Measured: 2.75 in hail
Coordinates: 39.973, -75.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds A severe thunderstorm produced damaging wind gusts and hail as large as baseballs in the northern Chester County Townships of Warwick, East Vincent and all of the Coventries. The very large hail (The report of baseball-size hail came from East Coventry Township) caused damage to homes, vehicles and businesses. Four greenhouse establishments suffered substantial damage estimated at around $3 million. About 45 greenhouse buildings were badly damaged by the large hail. Damaging winds destroyed a mobile home in Warwick. Trees were uprooted in Elverson. In East Vincent Township straight line wind gusts tossed a picnic table through a window, destroyed a swingset, tore away roof shingles and snapped large trees. No injuries were reported.

Hail, Lancaster

When: May 29, 4:30 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Rohrerstown
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.042, -76.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Lancaster

When: May 29, 4:30 PM EST
Where: Lancaster County, Millersville
Rating: F2
Path length: 2.5 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Coordinates: 40.042, -76.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tornado, Lehigh

When: May 29, 4:35 PM EST
Where: Lehigh County, Hosensack
Rating: F1
Path length: 0.5 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 40.450, -75.500

A tornado (F1) briefly touched down in a relatively rural area of Lower Milford Township. The tornado peeled away roofs from two barns. The rest of the damage was confined to trees as hundreds were toppled. Two acres of trees were damaged on one property.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 29, 4:35 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Palm
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm produced damaging wind gusts on Buhmand and Schultz Bridge Roads around Palm in the far northeast corner of Montgomery County. About 100 to 125 mature trees were damaged. Also, the severe thunderstorm partially pulled the roof from a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind, Monroe

When: May 29, 4:40 PM EST
Where: Monroe County, Stroudsburg
Coordinates: 41.058, -75.339 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm tore down large tree limbs, one that damaged a car. The storm also damaged fences and caused minor property damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Chester

When: May 29, 4:45 PM EST
Where: Chester County, Phoenixville
Property damage: $75,000
Coordinates: 39.973, -75.748 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Funnel Cloud A severe thunderstorm caused about $75,000 in damage within the township. Most occurred between the Schuylkill River and Pennsylvania State Route 113. Evergreen Lane, Freemont and Heckle Streets reported the most damage. One large tree fell on a house, while roof shingles and siding were ripped from several other homes. Several residents reported seeing a funnel cloud, which did not touch down. This was the same parent thunderstorm that later did produce a tornado in Norristown.

Hail, Montgomery

When: May 29, 4:50 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Royersford
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm with large hail caused considerable property damage in and around the Royersford area. A Chevrolet Geo Dealership suffered $150,000 in hail damage to 100 cars. About a dozen school buses were damaged by hail as were other vehicles, siding and windows. About five minutes later in Trappe, quarter size-hail fell. No damage was reported in Trappe.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 29, 4:55 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Norristown
Property damage: $100,000
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

In West Norriton a severe thunderstorm caused about $100,000 in damage within the Valley Forge Business Center. Uprooted trees and flying debris caused the building damage.

Tornado, Montgomery

When: May 29, 5:00 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Norristown to to Norristown
Rating: F1
Path length: 1.5 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm caused wind damage in downtown Norristown. As the storm was exiting Norristown, it dropped a tornado (F1 estimated winds 80 mph) between High and Tremont Streets. The tornado proceeded east into Plymouth Township and lifted around the Plymouth Country Club. Nevertheless, damaging wind gusts associated with the severe thunderstorm continued along a east path until the Germantown Pike. The worst damage in Norristown was inflicted upon the Curren Terrace Apartment Complex as a piece of the roof was removed. Two dozen residents of the complex were evacuated from the damaged building. Several other houses, mainly in Norristown, had structural damage to their roofs and chimneys. Two were rendered structurally unsound. The remaining damage was inflicted upon trees which were sheared and toppled. Streets which reported the most damage included DeKalb, Elm and Hamilton in Norristown and Graves, Nursery Drive Sandy Hill, Thomas and Walnut Lane in Plymouth. No injuries were reported. The severe thunderstorms throughout Montgomery County caused 17,000 homes to lose electricity.

Hail, Philadelphia

When: May 29, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Philadelphia County, Gwynedd Valley
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.008, -75.134 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were uprooted in the northern part of Philadelphia.

Hail, Philadelphia

When: May 29, 5:15 PM EST
Where: Philadelphia County, Plymouth Meeting
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.008, -75.134 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were uprooted in the northern part of Philadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bucks

When: May 29, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Bucks County, Levittown
Coordinates: 40.337, -75.107 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

,,,,,,,,Hail 29,1745EST,,,0,0,?,?,Funnel Cloud A severe thunderstorm uprooted numerous trees in Levittown and neighboring Falls Township. The combination of damaging winds and frequent lightning caused 22,000 homes to lose power, mainly in the southern part of the county. Funnel clouds were spotted on the Delaware River between Burlington City, New Jersey and Levittown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Philadelphia

When: May 29, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Philadelphia County, Philadelphia
Coordinates: 40.008, -75.134 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Several trees were uprooted in the northern part of Philadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When: May 29, 5:30 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Ambler
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

In Springfield township, a severe thunderstorm uprooted a few trees and numerous limbs. One tree crushed a minivan. Damaging winds also caused roof damage to two buildings in the Oreland Industrial Park.

Hail, Montgomery

When: May 29, 6:20 PM EST
Where: Montgomery County, Marbeth
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Coordinates: 40.211, -75.367 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Thunderstorm Wind, Berks

When: May 29, 8:45 PM EST
Where: Berks County, Robesonia
Coordinates: 40.416, -75.926 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A severe thunderstorm toppled trees in Robesonia.

Thunderstorm Wind, Northampton

When: May 29, 9:00 PM EST
Where: Northampton County, Nazareth
Coordinates: 40.754, -75.307 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Damaging winds uprooted trees and tore down wires in Nazareth.

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.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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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: 10343704, 10345758, 10345759, 10345760, 10343540, 10343680, 10345476, 10343681, 10343682, 10345755, 10345372, 10343946, 10345390, 10345756, 10345302, 10345391, 10345799, 10345429, 10345835, 10345910, 10345392, 10345937, 10345938, 10343572, 10345939, 10345940, 10345846, 10345956, 10345811, 10343573, 10345957, 10345958, 10345990, 10345531, 10345532, 10343843, 10345533, 10345959, 10345960, 10343919, and more.