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A powerful storm moved through Centre County on Sunday. See photos of the aftermath

A brief but powerful storm Sunday afternoon led to downed trees, poles and wires across Centre County, with thousands losing power.

The impact was felt across the area, from a fallen tree closing part of Bishop Street in Bellefonte to downed utility wires causing the closure of part of Fox Hollow Road, near the State College Regional Airport.

Below are photos from CDT photojournalist Abby Drey, along with those shared by readers. This story may be updated with additional photos of storm damage. Email us at cdtnewstips@centredaily.com to share your photos, and be sure to include your location.

A pole and wires down at the intersection of Shiloh Road and Stocker Drive after Sunday’s storm. Shiloh Road was closed from Dreibelbis Street to Benner Pike.
A pole and wires down at the intersection of Shiloh Road and Stocker Drive after Sunday’s storm. Shiloh Road was closed from Dreibelbis Street to Benner Pike. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Firefighters and Bellefonte Borough work to clear a tree that came down on the 400 block of East Bishop Street.
Firefighters and Bellefonte Borough work to clear a tree that came down on the 400 block of East Bishop Street. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Fox Hollow Road was closed at Bernel Road due to down power lines at the intersection with Fillmore Road.
Fox Hollow Road was closed at Bernel Road due to down power lines at the intersection with Fillmore Road. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A tree and wires down on Houserville Road after a severe storm.
A tree and wires down on Houserville Road after a severe storm. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Branches down along high East High Street and in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte.
Branches down along high East High Street and in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Firefighters and Bellefonte Borough work to clear a tree that came down on the 400 block of East Bishop Street.
Firefighters and Bellefonte Borough work to clear a tree that came down on the 400 block of East Bishop Street. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Branches down in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte.
Branches down in Union Cemetery in Bellefonte. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A tree from Saint Johns Cemetery came down on East Bishop Street in Bellefonte.
A tree from Saint Johns Cemetery came down on East Bishop Street in Bellefonte. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
An SUV on Shiloh Road with wires over it after Sunday’s severe storm.
An SUV on Shiloh Road with wires over it after Sunday’s severe storm. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Bel Air Hills Road in Bellefonte is pictured after Sunday’s storm.
Bel Air Hills Road in Bellefonte is pictured after Sunday’s storm. Photo provided/Matthew McKean
Downed power lines are pictured on Fillmore Road, near State College Regional Airport.
Downed power lines are pictured on Fillmore Road, near State College Regional Airport. Photo provided/Debbie Seyfried
Manchester Lane in Bellefonte is pictured after Sunday’s storm.
Manchester Lane in Bellefonte is pictured after Sunday’s storm. Photo provided/Carlyn Shumway
A tree fell in a yard on Woodland Drive in Bellefonte on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
A tree fell in a yard on Woodland Drive in Bellefonte on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Photo provided/Adriene Nicastro
An overturned gazebo is pictured in a Clover Highlands backyard in State College.
An overturned gazebo is pictured in a Clover Highlands backyard in State College. Photo provided/Alana Loht

This story was originally published March 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM.

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