A series of four microbursts hit the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas Saturday afternoon, causing felled trees, structural damage and flooding.
Mayor Cherelle Parker issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency amid recovery efforts following the July 11 storm as the city continues its emergency response.
According to a summary report from the National Weather Service, microbursts with wind gusts of 60-70 mph affected the areas of far southern Montgomery County, far eastern Delaware County and West and South Philadelphia…