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Severe thunderstorms cause damage in Philadelphia region Saturday
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Multiple microbursts with winds of 60 to 70 mph struck the Philadelphia region on Saturday, causing significant damage including downed trees, collapsed roofs, and flash flooding.
- At least four microbursts occurred between 2:44 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., impacting areas from southern Montgomery County to West, Southwest, and South Philadelphia.
- A Philadelphia Housing Authority apartment building partially lost its roof in West Philadelphia, leading to evacuations of dozens of residents and damage to at least 11 units.
- Additional damage included a partial collapse of a vacant building in Southwest Center City, downed trees in Carroll Park, and widespread power outages affecting over 33,000 PECO customers.
- Officials declared a state of emergency in Lower Merion Township, urged residents to avoid downed wires, and warned of SEPTA service delays, while crews worked overnight to clear debris and restore services.
