August 14, 2026 - 15 hours ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Timothy Gabrielle, a 70 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/13/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating Next of Kin. The decedent’s name is Timothy Gabrielle, a 70 year old male from the Reading area who passed away on 8/13/2026. Anyone with information can contact the Berks County Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
August 10, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to a quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.
August 7, 2026 - 7 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Berks County until 6:30 PM.
August 7, 2026 - 7 days ago
Police and EMS in Muhlenberg Township have responded to the report of a stabbing in the North Reading Plaza, 5370 Allentown Pike, Friday afternoon around 2:45 PM. The incident was initially described as a male stabbed in the abdomen. Police have crime tape up between CSL Plasma and Game Stop. An ambulance transported the victim to the hospital. Police and EMS in Muhlenberg Township have responded to the report of a stabbing in the North Reading Plaza, 5370 Allentown Pike, Friday afternoon around 2:45 PM. The incident was initially described as a male stabbed in the abdomen. Police have crime tape up between CSL Plasma and Game Stop. An ambulance transported the victim to the hospital.
August 7, 2026 - 7 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Berks County until 4:00 PM. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Berks County until 4:00 PM.
August 7, 2026 - 8 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 9 PM Friday night. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 9 PM Friday night. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 65 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.
August 7, 2026 - 8 days ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family for Diane M. Green, 72 who died on August 6, 2026. She resided in Exeter Township. If anyone knows any information, please contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family for Diane M. Green, 72 who died on August 6, 2026. She resided in Exeter Township. If anyone knows any information, please contact the Coroner’s Office at 610-478-3280.
August 5, 2026 - 9 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday. Heat index values around 100 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM Friday. Heat index values around 100 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
August 5, 2026 - 10 days ago
Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting in the 1100 block of North 10th Street Tuesday around 6:39 PM, initially described as multiple shots fired at an SUV that later crashed near the intersection of Marion and Moss Streets. One person was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
August 2, 2026 - 12 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Berks County from 8 PM this evening through Monday evening. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 28, 2026 - 17 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 10:00 PM. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 10:00 PM. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
July 28, 2026 - 18 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 8:00 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 8:00 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.
July 27, 2026 - 18 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 21, 2026 - 24 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 3:00 PM. At 218 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shoemakersville, or 10 miles north of Reading, moving east at 35 mph.
July 21, 2026 - 24 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County and the surrounding region until 9 PM Tuesday night. A couple tornadoes possible. Scattered hail up to ping pong size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH possible.
July 18, 2026 - 27 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Saturday night. A few tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Widespread gusts up to 70 MPH likely. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Berks County until 9:00 PM Saturday night. A few tornadoes possible. Isolated hail up to ping pong size possible. Widespread gusts up to 70 MPH likely.
July 17, 2026 - 28 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Saturday morning through late Saturday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 13, 2026 - More than a month ago
Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane. Accident on 422 Westbound in Cumru Township just after the 176 interchange, reported to be 3 vehicles involved, blocking the left lane.
July 13, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 10 AM to 8 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 104 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
July 13, 2026 - More than a month ago
The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Alexander F. Doran, 74-years old, who resided in Bern Township and died of natural causes at Reading Hospital on June 20, 2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280. The Berks County Coroner’s Office is looking for family of Alexander F. Doran, 74-years old, who resided in Bern Township and died of natural causes at Reading Hospital on June 20, 2026. Anyone with information can contact the office at 610-478-3280.
July 11, 2026 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Berks County until 445 PM. At 4:02 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Strausstown, or 9 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Berks County until 445 PM. At 4:02 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Strausstown, or 9 miles northeast of Myerstown, moving south at 20 mph.
July 10, 2026 - More than a month ago
Initial dispatch information indicated two people were shot. One victim was reported by paramedics to be deceased at the scene, while a second victim was transported to the hospital. Reading Police and EMS responded to a reported shooting early Friday morning just after 2 a.m. in the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue.
July 9, 2026 - More than a month ago
A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from noon Thursday through this evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 7, 2026 - More than a month ago
The National Weather Service has released its 48 hour rainfall totals as of 10 AM July 7th: The National Weather Service has released its 48 hour rainfall totals as of 10 AM July 7th: