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Where did Thursday's storms hit the hardest in Pennsylvania? Here's a look at the damage we've seen.

Insulation, water all over Montco home after roof collapse during strong storms
Insulation, water all over Montco home after roof collapse during strong storms 02:14

After strong storms moved through the Philadelphia area on Thursday night, many residents awoke to find trees down in their yards, on their cars or blocking major roads.

Several buildings suffered damage to their roofs due to the storms, which packed wind gusts up to 70 mph.

On Friday, the  said it appears damage from the storm was caused by straight line winds of 60 to 70 mph. At this point, they don't see any evidence that a tornado happened.

WMMR Radio's building in Bala Cynwyd was among those with roof damage — another was an apartment building in the Wissahickon section of Philadelphia and a home in Montgomery County.

Crews were working to remove trees blocking roads and restore power throughout the day on Friday. A spokesperson for PECO, by far the most impacted by the storms, said workers would be restoring power "24/7."

Around the region, we saw neighbors helping neighbors, people trying to clean up and many grateful for their safety but trying to replace damaged property. Here's a look at how the storms impacted the region.

Trees down on Ridge Avenue in Roxborough section of Philadelphia

On Ridge Avenue near Martin Street in Roxborough, a tree practically snapped in half before falling onto several cars.

Cars remained buried under the fallen tree as of 12 p.m. Thankfully, no one was in the cars at the time.

Cars damaged after trees fall in Roxborough section of Philadelphia 02:38

The downed trees were drawing a crowd of people taking pictures up and down the street, amazed at how hard the wind was blowing and the damage it did.

Another tree near Roxborough Memorial Hospital was ripped out of the ground and blocked the road as well. That tree has since been moved to the sidewalk to allow cars to pass.

Storm caves in roof at Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania home

A Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, woman says her home's roof was destroyed, caving in on her roommate while both of them were inside during strong storms that hit the Philly region on Thursday night and knocked out power for thousands of customers.

Paula Jordan returned home for the first time Friday morning for her first look at the home in daylight. There is insulation everywhere, hanging from the ceiling and all over the floor.

She said she felt wet before realizing what had happened.

Insulation, water all over Montco home after roof collapse during strong storms 02:14

"I felt like I was in a mist blowing around me. Then I heard a crash and a boom and a bang, and water everywhere. There's water top to bottom, my mattress is a total sponge."

She is insured and Servpro is already at work on the roof. Jordan expects she will have to stay in a hotel for several weeks while the repairs are completed.

"It's just going to be a rebuild, we're going to get through it," Jordan said.

Downed trees, power lines in Bucks County

Bucks County continues to clean up after Thursday night's storms. Some roads remained closed Friday, covered by trees, utility poles and wires.

The sound of generators filled many neighborhoods, like off of Bustleton Pike and Bristol Road in Churchville.

Wires, tree limbs, fallen utility poles lead to road closures, cleanup efforts in Bucks County 03:17

In Trevose on Elmwood Avenue, a tree toppled onto the roof of a home. The homeowner's son told CBS News Philadelphia his parents were inside when it happened, but they are OK.

"It was terrible. I was doing dishes at a quarter to 6 p.m. I heard a noise that I had never, ever heard before. I said, 'What the heck was that?!'" said Theresa Fisher, who lives across the street from the home.

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As of Friday afternoon, the tree was partially being held up by the power lines while the rest of it either leaned on or went all the way through the home's roof. CBS Philadelphia

Tree leaves home uninhabitable in Upper Providence Township

Family unharmed but residence unlivable after tree crashes onto roof in Upper Providence Township 02:55

Thursday night's storm came fast and furious, leaving a widespread path of destruction.  

Dana Jackson was cleaning up on Friday after a tree came crashing down in her parents' driveway in Upper Providence.

"A lot of branches, a lot of leaves. Fortunately, by the grace of God, it did not hit their house, so we are blessed for that. But a lot of work to do in the yard," she said. 

But another homeowner on Lakewood Drive wasn't so lucky. A tree crashed into her home, leaving a hole in the roof.

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Meanwhile, in Havertown, the wind knocked this tree down onto a car.

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"It happened so quickly. The storm just came in, and my son's car is the one that's under the tree," said Elise Sutton.

The damage is still being assessed. The storm knocked out power at numerous intersections as well.

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