Storms rolled throughout a dry Butler County on Tuesday, including reports of hail in Chicora.

Around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butler County was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. by the National Weather Service of Pittsburgh. The county first saw storms in the northern part of the county, which included multiple reports of hail.

"They were pretty strong and produced strong wind gusts," said Michael Brown, meteorologist for the weather service.

North Washington Fire Chief Bruce Confer confirmed the presence of hail during the storm.

"We saw pea-sized hail and rain in sheets," he said.

Brown forecasted that other storms could move through the county throughout the day. He said most were minor, but could strengthen as they move.

Confer said fire departments across the county responded to calls for downed trees and power lines.

Both West Penn Power and Central Electric Co-op reported power outages, largely in the northern part of the county.

Around 3:30 p.m., Central Electric Co-op reported outages in multiple townships, the worst being in Concord Township with 448 of 510 customers affected, followed by Oakland Township with 241 of 705 customers and Fairview Township with 145 of 254 customers.

West Penn Power also reported multiple outages. The worst of the outages appeared in Fairview Township with 42 of 743 customers affected, followed by Washington Township with 316 of 481 customers affected.

Almost all of the company's customers in both Venango Township, 213 of 222, and Eau Claire Borough, 165 of 172, were without power.

Both electric companies estimated restoration ranging between 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.