Berks storm history
Storm events recorded in Berks, Pennsylvania between 1950 and 2025.
1,971
Total events
30
Tornadoes
142
Hail
238
Floods
18
Deaths
$67.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A pregnant woman and her son were trapped in a car that flipped over after being swept against a guardrail on Grist Mill Road near Locust Road along the Ironstone Creek. The two were trapped inside the vehicle, where they both perished. The rescue crew could not reach them until …
One death and eight injuries in accidents due to a snow squall.
Snow began during the late afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting over 35 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times. Berks County saw…
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Reading Regional Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow and sleet totals were largely near 0.5. The highest report was 0.8 from near New Morgan. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the county. As much as 0.09 of ice was reported at the Reading Regional Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Totals mostly 2-4 at lower elevations near Reading, with 4-6 to isolated 7 in higher elevations. The highest report was 7.0 from District Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall, sleet, and a light glaze of ice occurred. Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3 from along and northwest of US Route 222, with less than 1 southeast of there. The highest snowfall report was 4.0 from Strausstown. 0.05 of ice was reported at the Reading Regional Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Reading Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A strong wind gust was observed at the Reading Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Reading Regional Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Reading Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Berks 911 call center reported a tree down on Conrad Weiser Pkwy. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down on wires at the intersection of Elizabeth ave and chestnut street. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on wires. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree branch through a house window. Time estimated from radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Spring Township. A vehicle got stuck in the water on State Hill Road just east of Broadcasting Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported in Hyde Park and in Reading. Flooding occurred on PA 12 eastbound between the PA 61 South - Centre Ave exit and the US 222 Business - 5th Street exit. All lanes were closed.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | 3 |
| 2024 | 55 | 0 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1 |
| 2022 | 38 | 0 |
| 2021 | 93 | 2 |
| 2020 | 158 | 0 |
| 2019 | 157 | 1 |
| 2018 | 55 | 0 |
| 2017 | 78 | 1 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 48 | 1 |
| 2014 | 61 | 0 |
| 2013 | 51 | 0 |
| 2012 | 59 | 0 |
| 2011 | 49 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 0 |
| 2009 | 50 | 0 |
| 2008 | 62 | 0 |
| 2007 | 63 | 0 |
| 2006 | 56 | 0 |
| 2005 | 51 | 0 |
| 2004 | 52 | 0 |
| 2003 | 44 | 0 |
| 2002 | 52 | 1 |
| 2001 | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 | 43 | 0 |
| 1999 | 50 | 0 |
| 1998 | 61 | 2 |
| 1997 | 29 | 0 |
| 1996 | 38 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 17 | 2 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 5 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 10 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 3 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |