High Wind — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2025-02-16 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1
Direct deaths
50 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
Large tree fell on an occupied vehicle on the 500 block of West Hill Creek Drive.
Wider weather episode
A powerful cold front and strengthening low pressure system resulted in high winds across the region starting during the evening of February 16th and continuing into the morning of the 17th.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238378. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.