August 4, 2025 - 15 hours ago
The Berks County Coroners Office is looking to find the next of kin for the following Individual who passed away of natural causes in her residence. The Berks County Coroners Office is looking to find the next of kin for the following Individual who passed away of natural causes in her residence.
August 4, 2025 - 21 hours ago
The West Reading Police Department (WRPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vandalism incident on S 4th Avenue on July 31, 2025. The West Reading Police Department (WRPD) is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect involved in a vandalism incident on S 4th Avenue on July 31, 2025.
August 1, 2025 - Thursday
Berks County Rainfall Totals (July 31) Berks County Rainfall Totals (July 31)
August 1, 2025 - Thursday
Reading set a new daily rainfall record Thursday, July 31, with 2.68 inches measured as of 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The previous record of 2.56 inches was set in 1887. Reading set a new daily rainfall record Thursday, July 31, with 2.68 inches measured as of 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The previous record of 2.56 inches was set in 1887.
July 31, 2025 - Thursday
Heavy rain moved through Berks County Thursday afternoon causing significant flooding that stranded vehicles and closed roads. Heavy rain moved through Berks County Thursday afternoon causing significant flooding that stranded vehicles and closed roads.
July 31, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the region until 8:00 PM Thursday evening. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 65 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.! The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County and the region until 8:00 PM Thursday evening. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 65 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.!
July 31, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 4:30 PM. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 4:30 PM. Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
July 31, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 1:15 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks County until 1:15 PM.
July 30, 2025 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM through late Thursday night. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 30, 2025 - Thursday
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Wednesday for The Lehigh Valley/Berks County area.
July 28, 2025 - 8 days ago
A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 AM Tuesday to 8:00 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected, announced to National Weather Service Monday morning. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11:00 AM Tuesday to 8:00 PM Wednesday. Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected, announced to National Weather Service Monday morning.
July 26, 2025 - 10 days ago
Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a water emergency at Blue Marsh Lake, near the State Hill Road boat ramp. Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a water emergency at Blue Marsh Lake, near the State Hill Road boat ramp.
July 25, 2025 - 11 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berks and Lehigh counties, in effect until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25.
July 25, 2025 - 11 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County on Friday until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 70 MPH likely frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County on Friday until 9:00 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 70 MPH likely frequent lightning possible.
July 23, 2025 - 13 days ago
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Berks County from the National Weather Service from 10AM to 8PM Friday. Heat index values up to 103 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 19, 2025 - 17 days ago
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting at approximately 1:30 AM on Saturday, July 19 in the 1300 block of North 9th Street in Reading. Initially described as a male shot in the chest. No further details were immediately available. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting at approximately 1:30 AM on Saturday, July 19 in the 1300 block of North 9th Street in Reading. Initially described as a male shot in the chest. No further details were immediately available.
July 16, 2025 - 20 days ago
The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has issued a Code Red for the following times due to a sustained heat index above 95 degrees: Thursday, July 17 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM The Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL) has issued a Code Red for the following times due to a sustained heat index above 95 degrees: Thursday, July 17 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
July 16, 2025 - 20 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 3:00 PM Wednesday to 3:00 AM Thursday. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
July 16, 2025 - 20 days ago
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 17. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected. A Heat Advisory is in effect for Berks County from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 17. Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected.
July 14, 2025 - 22 days ago
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Berks County until 9:45 PM. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Berks County until 9:45 PM.
July 14, 2025 - 22 days ago
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will hold a joint press conference in Allentown on Tuesday, July 15, to address public safety concerns related to illegal swimming in natural waterways. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran will hold a joint press conference in Allentown on Tuesday, July 15, to address public safety concerns related to illegal swimming in natural waterways.
July 13, 2025 - 23 days ago
Accident on Penn Ave in West Reading at 2nd Ave, reported to be a motorcycle rider under a pick up truck. Fire police dispatched for traffic control. Penn Ave closed eastbound. Accident on Penn Ave in West Reading at 2nd Ave, reported to be a motorcycle rider under a pick up truck. Fire police dispatched for traffic control. Penn Ave closed eastbound.
July 13, 2025 - 23 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Monday afternoon beginning at 2:00 PM through Monday night at 11:00 PM. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from Monday afternoon beginning at 2:00 PM through Monday night at 11:00 PM. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 11, 2025 - 25 days ago
Berks County has been advised that there are technical issues impacting the delivery of 9-1-1 calls throughout Pennsylvania. PEMA and its call handling provider are engaged and investigating. Callers in Berks County needing to reach 9-1-1 should try using 9-1-1 but, if the call cannot be connected, they should hang up and dial 610-655-4911. Update - 11:57 PM: Via PEMA: At this time, 911 services have been restored in Pennsylvania. An investigation into what caused intermittent outages will continue, and we will update you on that as soon as we can. We worked with counties to fully test that the system is operational. Please do not call 911 for testing purpose; leave lines open for true emergencies. Thank you to our staff, county 911 offices, and tech experts for working late into the night to restore this critical emergency service to its full capacity.