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Severe Storms Leave 3 Dead and Hundreds of Thousands Without Power in Pennsylvania

A long-track derecho with hurricane-strength winds caused widespread destruction, prompting emergency declarations and extended recovery efforts.

A downed tree blocks a road in Springfield, Missouri, after powerful storms roared through the area on Tuesday.
A crew works to remove a tree from a power pole in in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, after severe thunderstorms Tuesday.
Pittsburgh storms: Tree uprooted across Beverly Road in Mt. Lebanon and a telephone pole snapped in half.
Duquesne Light Company stated that the storm damage was "unprecedented" and that a complete assessment may not be available until Thursday morning.

Overview

  • A destructive derecho swept through Pennsylvania on April 29, generating wind gusts of 80-90 mph and leaving over 425,000 customers without power.
  • Three fatalities were reported in Pennsylvania, including two electrocutions and one death caused by a fallen tree in Ross Township.
  • Duquesne Light Company described the storm's damage as unprecedented, with full power restoration expected to take five to seven days.
  • Emergency declarations remain in effect in affected areas, as ongoing flooding and severe weather threats complicate recovery efforts.
  • Record rainfall in Oklahoma and Texas triggered flash flooding and evacuations, highlighting the storm system's wide-ranging impact.