July 28, 2026 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - Thursday
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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 14 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 - 15 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 - 19 days 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 - 19 days 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 - 19 days 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 - 21 days 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 - 22 days 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 - 23 days 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 - 25 days 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:
July 6, 2026 - 26 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Berks County until 3:00 AM. At 9:05 PM, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
July 6, 2026 - 26 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning forBerks County until 10:15 PM. At 8:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fredericksburg to Homeville, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning forBerks County until 10:15 PM. At 8:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Fredericksburg to Homeville, moving northeast at 35 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.
July 6, 2026 - 27 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Berks County until 1 AM Sunday. 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 until 1 AM Sunday. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered wind gusts up to 65 MPH possible. Frequent lightning possible.
July 5, 2026 - 27 days ago
A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2 PM this afternoon through Monday evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. A Flood Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 2 PM this afternoon through Monday evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
July 5, 2026 - 27 days ago
Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Windsor Street around 11:35 PM, initially described as multiple people shot after an argument, possibly a juvenile and an adult, multiple calls from the area. Reading Police and EMS have responded to the report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Windsor Street around 11:35 PM, initially described as multiple people shot after an argument, possibly a juvenile and an adult, multiple calls from the area.
July 5, 2026 - 27 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 8 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
July 5, 2026 - 27 days ago
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Berks County until 8:45 PM. At 7:44 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leacock, or near Lancaster, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Berks County until 8:45 PM. At 7:44 PM, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leacock, or near Lancaster, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
July 4, 2026 - 28 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 75 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.
July 4, 2026 - 29 days ago
The National Weather Service in has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:30 PM. At 6:27 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Jim Thorpe to Tuscarora to Seltzer to near Kulpmont, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts. The National Weather Service in has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Berks County until 7:30 PM. At 6:27 PM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Jim Thorpe to Tuscarora to Seltzer to near Kulpmont, moving east at 30 mph. 60 mph wind gusts.
July 3, 2026 - 29 days ago
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 11 PM. Isolated hail up to quarter size possible. Scattered gusts up to 70 MPH likely. Frequent lightning possible.