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Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 16 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

16
Events (180d)
0
Hail
16
Wind
0
Tornado
60
Max wind (mph)
Jul 11, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 15, 2026 wind event near Philadelphia Internatio, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 15, 2026 wind event (60 mph) near Philadelphia Internatio. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report of 4 trees down on the 2500 block of South Colorado Street in South Philly. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Point Breeze

“Report of a tree fallen onto a car in West Philadelphia with entrapment. Exact location not given. Location of LSR and time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Belmont

Monday, June 22, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Tree limb downed near intersection of Ferndale Street and Rhawn Street. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Fox Chase

“Several large tree limbs downed within the 8000 block of Burholme Ave. Time estimated by radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Rockledge

Saturday, June 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 13, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Trees down along Lincoln Drive near Gypsy Ln with a lane restriction. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Chestnut Hill

“Delayed report...public sent in photos on facebook of trees down in parking lot near intersection of Ridge Ave and Bells Mill Rd. Time estimated. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Chestnut Hill

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Reports of trees and wires down around Mount Airy. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · Mount Airy

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Multiple reports of downed trees in Philadelphia. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Summerdale

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Philadelphia County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Philadelphia County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Trees and wires down in West Philadelphia. Time estimated from radar. (PHI)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Belmont

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Philadelphia County, PA?

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 16 severe weather events in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County recently?

No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Philadelphia County.

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