Strong Wind — Cumberland, Pennsylvania

2025-05-31 · Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Strong wind gusts estimated at 40 to 50 mph knocked trees and powerlines down across Cumberland County. Wertzville Road was closed between Sample Bridge and Beard roads after trees and wires fell onto the roadway. One tree landed on a residence in Wormleysburg Borough. Additionally, numerous trees were knocked down on the east side of Carlisle. Widespread power outages occurred, with approximately 9000 customers losing power.

Wider weather episode

Deepening surface low pressure stationed across southern Pennsylvania during the late evening hours of May 30 into the early morning hours of May 31, 2025 allowed for a period of heavy rainfall and gusty winds. Initial heavy rainfall across the southern tier led to saturation of soils, before a tightening pressure gradient behind the area of low pressure brought a three-to-four-hour period of strong winds. These strong winds knocked down multiple trees in Lancaster, Dauphin, Centre, and Perry counties. In Cumberland County, widespread tree damage was observed with strong winds and a tree falling into a residence in Wormleysburg. Multiple trees and wires were downed bringing power outages to Carlisle. with wind gusts as high as 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1252462. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.