Storm Fallout Still Haunts Philly Homes | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Microburst storms tore through South and West Philly ten days ago, unleashing straight-line winds that left a trail of destruction—downed trees, snapped power lines, and homes damaged or trapped. Families recount harrowing tales: one woman’s mom endured a tree shattering her car windshield on July 4th, then just days later, another tree crashed into her home. Another family’s roof was crushed and windows shattered after a neighbor’s tree fell onto their property. With power out for days and insurance claims stalled, residents brace for more severe weather on the horizon. City officials are…