Berks County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Berks County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 44 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 43 high-wind reports with gusts up to 68 mph, plus 1 hail report with hail up to 0.25". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Berks County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down blocking the road at the intersection of Williams Street and Port Clinton Ave. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Tree down. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown Hamburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Windsor Twp. SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. A tree fell through a home on Wanner Road in Alsace Township. Several other trees down and power outages reported in the area. No injuries reported. Tim (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Laureldale SPC verified report
Saturday, July 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Dispatch reports trees down on wires near Host north of Womelsdorf. (PHI)”
“Trees and wires down along New Schaefferstown Road. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Marion Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Jefferson Twp SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees blown down and shingles blown off a roof. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW North Heidelberg T SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down on wires around the Huffs Church Area. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Trees down around Houck Road. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Huffs Church SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Oley SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Shillington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Earl Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Topton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Weisenberg Twp SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down blocking roadway. Time estimated. (PHI)”
“Tree Down on Roadway at PA-183 and Four Point Rd. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Penn Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Strausstown SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree into a house with lives wires. Time given in report. (PHI)”
“Tree Down on House with Live Wires on Vinemont Rd. Time estimated. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Birdsboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW South Heidelberg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hamburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Rehrersburg SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports
“Wires down along Sunset Drive. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Tree down on wires along Eagle Point Road in Maxatawny Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Douglass Twp SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Kutztown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Hamburg SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 W Bethel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Birdsboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WNW Robeson Twp SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Strausstown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 WNW Bethel SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and northwest New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Berks County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Berks County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Trees and wires down around Maiden Creek. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
“Several trees and wires down around Amity Township. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”
- Wind 68 mph Reading Regional Airpor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Maiden Creek SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Amity Gardens SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Wernersville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Berks County, PA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 44 severe weather events in Berks County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Berks County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.25" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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