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Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms
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· July 12, 2026
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Key points Structural damage was also reported, with at least one building collapsing. A severe series of storms recently caused damage in the Philadelphia area.
A severe series of storms recently caused damage in the Philadelphia area. The storms, known as microbursts, brought significant disruption to some neighborhoods and surrounding counties.
The microbursts passed through on Saturday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This included downed trees and power lines, as well as flooding on some streets. Structural damage was also reported, with at least one building collapsing.
Further details on the damage and cleanup efforts are available from news outlets in Philadelphia. Residents in the affected areas are working to recover from the widespread damage caused by the storms.
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Published: July 12, 2026 ·
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