York storm history

A winter storm produced 3 to 4 inches of snowfall across York County beginning in the evening hours of January 15th and continuing into the late morning hours of January 16th. There were multiple accidents throughout the county, with Interstate 83 being closed in both directions …

Poor road conditions caused by rain, snow and ice were blamed for numerous crashes in York County, including one that was fatal. A 52-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Carlisle Road in Dover Township around 1650 EDT. Northern York County Re…

Snow accumulations ranged from 4 to 8 inches. A 93 year-old woman was found dead in her home by a neighbor. The woman lived on Big Creek Road in Conewago Township. The house was without power.

Life-threatening flash flooding resulted in numerous water rescues across York County. Additionally, home evacuations were reported in Dover and Felton, and Route 74 was closed near Weigelstown. A tractor-trailer carrying huge concrete slabs drove through the flooded intersection…

At approximately 630 PM, a 24 year old male was struck by lightning in his driveway in Fairview Township, York County. He died early on June 20th.

According to York County 911 dispatchers and spotters, minor flooding began across the county around 8:50 pm, with some water reported on Country Club Road and Route 24 in the Red Lion area. County Emergency Management Officials then reported that numerous streams and creeks bega…

Thunderstorms with torrential downpours downed a tree on a vehicle in York, fatally inuring the occupant.

A severe thunderstorm produced winds estimated near 60 mph and knocked down several tents at the York State Fair. There were 6 injuries, with 3 of them transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

A severe thunderstorm with estimated winds near 60 mph brought down multiple trees.

High winds began during the afternoon hours of December 29th and continued into the evening hours with the highest wind gust, measured at 58 mph, being observed at Capital City Airport during the late afternoon hours of December 29th. Gusty winds continued into the morning hours …

A line of gusty showers producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto a house in Seven Valleys. This line of showers also produced widespread damage to power lines across York County. No injuries were reported.

Heavy snow fell across York County from the afternoon of December 13 through the afternoon of December 14. Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Gusty winds behind a cold front produced multiple hours of wind gusts between 25 and 40 mph across York County on October 20, 2025. Gusty winds began during the late morning and continued to increase into the afternoon hours. A tree on West College Avenue in York was knocked down…

A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down a tree onto wires in Shiloh.

A thunderstorm produced lightning that struck a garage and started a fire on the 7900 block of Woodland Drive in Paradise Township, York County. The fire began to spread rapidly, damaging portions of the residence before crews were able to put out the fire. No injuries were repor…

A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, knocked down a tree and a set of wires down onto Springwood Road west of Ore Valley.

Well-above average temperatures, coupled with humid conditions, allowed for heat index values to range between 100 and 105 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours of July 25, 2025 across York County. Capitol City Airport (KCXY) and York Airport (KTHV) reported multiple hou…

A severe thunderstorm, producing downburst winds estimated near 60 mph, produced crop damage on the 1500 block of Spruce Road southwest of Shrewsbury.

A severe thunderstorm, producing wind gusts estimated near 60 mph, coupled with saturated soils from heavy rainfall knocked down multiple trees and power lines in the vicinity of Deep Hollow Road.

Flash flooding impacted a road east of Emigsville.

East Canal Road flooded in Dover.

A water rescue took place approximately 2 miles west-southwest of East Prospect when a pickup truck was washed off of the roadway.

Flash flooding along Conewago Creek near Wellsville caused flooding of roadways, with one vehicle reportedly stuck in the water approximately 4 miles south of Wellsville.

Multiple roads were closed due to flooding on the west side of York.

A water rescue was reported approximately 2 miles southeast of Hallam. Water rose as high as the grill of the car.

Flash flooding along Fishing Creek led to the closure of Windsor Road in Windsor.

Flash flooding was reported on Willow Creek Road and Prayer Mission Road 1 mile southwest of East Prospect. A vehicle was reported to be underwater.

A water rescue occurred 2 miles north-northwest of Red Lion.

Valley View Road was compromised and lifted up due to flooding approximately 2 miles south-southeast of Hallam.

Flash flooding resulted in a water rescue on George Street near Dover.

Flash flooding caused a creek to rise out of its banks and push water across Butter Road near Fox Run Road. Flooding was also reported at a nearby park.

Flash flooding led to the closure of Davidsburg Road west of Weigelstown due to water across the roadway.

A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked wires down onto Lake Road approximately 1 mile east of Jacbous.

A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto Cross Roads Avenue approximately 3 miles southeast of Winterstown.

A line of severe thunderstorms producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto Century Farms Road approximately 2 miles southeast of Felton.

Flash flooding led to a vehicle taking on water at the intersection of West Market Street and Kreutz Creek Road in Hallam.

Flash flooding covered a roadway with debris in Hellam Township.

Flash flooding was observed from the creek along Rippling Run Road between Felton and Winterstown.

Flash flooding led to a basement foundation collapse in the 1700 block of Oakley Drive near Weigelstown, with water and mud reported across roadways in the area.

Flash flooding pushed water across the bridge at Herbst Road near Felton.

A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked trees and wires down on West Market Street near the intersection of South Royal Street in York.

A severe thunderstorm producing wind gusts estimated at 60 mph knocked a tree down onto wires on Ted Wallace Road in Chanceford Township.