Thunderstorm Wind in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Thunderstorm Wind March 16, 2026 · Wayne County, Pennsylvania

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

NWS estimates 60 to 70 mph winds occurred with a microburst within a narrow line of gusty thunderstorms based on photos received. Strong winds knocked down several shallow rooted trees in White Mills along Canal Road, striking 3 trailers and 2 vehicles. This was also an area of very wet ground between the Lackawaxen River and US Highway 6.

The wider storm

A narrow line of heavy, gusty showers and embedded thunderstorms associated with a strong cold front moved across Northeast Pennsylvania during the evening of the 16th. A microburst occurred within one of the embedded thunderstorms with winds estimated between 60 and 70 mph based on photos received. Several shallow rooted trees in White Mills along Canal Road were knocked down striking 3 trailers and 2 vehicles. This was also an area experiencing very wet ground between the Lackawaxen River and US Highway 6.

Began near White Mills (41.5296, -75.2147).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327175. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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