Delaware storm history

A tree fell on a power line that fell on a house near Wallingford, which then started a house fire, killing one individual. Time estimated from radar.

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Delaware County with numerous road closures. Many creeks in the county overflowed their banks, including Chester Creek, Ridley Creek, Crum Creek and Cobbs Creek.

Widespread flash flooding occurred in Delaware County with numerous road closures. Many creeks in the county overflowed their banks, including Chester Creek, Ridley Creek, Crum Creek and Cobbs Creek.

Chester City was also hard hit by the powerful macroburst associated with the line of severe thunderstorms. About twenty homes and buildings were condemned because of wind damage including fallen trees. Buildings along the Avenue Of The States as well as trees within city parks w…

Flooding along the Darby Creek in Darby Borough was described as the heaviest since Hurricane Floyd. Dozens of families were evacuated and sought shelter at the Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. People were rescued from the second floor windows on Springfield Road. Water was six to seve…

The ASOS at Philadelphia International Airport reported a gust of 60 mph.

Snow and sleet totals ranged from a trace to near 0.5. The highest report was 0.4 from Swarthmore. A light glaze of freezing rain/freezing drizzle also occurred across the city. As much as 0.10 of ice was reported from Chads Ford Township.

The ASOS at Philadelphia International Airport reported a wind gust of 62 mph.

Snowfall totals ranged from 5-7. The highest report was 7.5 from Broomall.

Several hours of dense fog was observed at Philadelphia International Airport.

Flash flooding was reported in Boothwyn. Road flooding was reported on Larkin Road.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 105 degrees.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 109 degrees, while at Wilmington Airport it reached 110 degrees.

Trees and wires down. Time estimated from radar.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport reached 106 degrees, and at Wilmington Airport it reached 105 degrees.

Flash flooding was reported at Spring Valley Rd and Brinton Lake Rd. Vehicles were submerged.

Flash flooding was reported at the Baltimore Pike and Brinton Lake Rd intersection. Vehicles were submerged.

Flash flooding was reported along US 202.

Flash flooding was reported along portions of the Baltimore Pike. Multiple vehicles were stranded.

Multiple water rescues were needed in Glen Mills due to flash flooding.

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Union Ave and Bartram Ave stranding a vehicle.

Flash flooding was reported along West 2nd Street stranding a vehicle.

Flash flooding was reported along the southbound lanes on I-95 between Exit 9B/9A.

Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of Post Road and Price Street stranding a vehicle.

Flash flooding was reported across portions of Ridley Park.

The heat index at Philadelphia International Airport and Wilmington Airport reached 105 degrees.

Flash flooding was reported along several roadways in and around Middletown Township.

Flash flooding was reported along the northbound lanes of I-95 at Exit 4.

Flash flooding was reported on PA 291. Fire personnel were called to be onsite.

Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 109 degrees on June 23rd, 107 degrees on June 24th and 106 degrees on June 25th, all measured at Philadelphia International Airport.