Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lancaster, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 27, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
The May 27, 2024 hail swath map for Lancaster, PA covers approximately 50 square miles and includes an estimated 63,140 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 35 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 26,163 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 35 sq mi | 26,163 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10 sq mi | 23,985 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5 sq mi | 12,992 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 27, 2024 hail swath map area for Lancaster, PA, HailGeeks estimates 13,061 single-family homes, 8,282 townhomes, and 18,355 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,072 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,072 | 3,310 | 6,325 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,077 | 2,675 | 8,200 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,912 | 2,297 | 3,830 |
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Counties Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
Hail from the May 27, 2024 storm was mapped across 2 counties in the Lancaster, PA region. Baltimore County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 7,982 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Lancaster, PA. Pikesville, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,829 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 27, 2024 Lancaster, PA hail map spans 5 ZIP codes. ZIP 21117 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,923.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 27, 2024 hail map for Lancaster, PA currently list 1 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2024 4:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mount Airy | MD | Quarter size hail was observed near Mount Airy. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2024 6:07 PM CT | 1 ESE West Friendship | MD | Several trees and large tree limbs blew down along MD-144 Frederick Road near Woodbine. | |
May 27, 2024 6:10 PM CT | 1 SSE Brooklandville | MD | Trees blew down along northbound I-83 prior to I-695 Baltimore Beltway. | |
May 27, 2024 6:24 PM CT | 1 W Towson | MD | A couple of trees and wires blew down and a house was struck by lightning on Malvern Court. | |
May 27, 2024 6:35 PM CT | 2 ENE Hamilton | MD | Large tree limbs blew down in the 400 block of Old Home Road. | |
May 27, 2024 6:40 PM CT | 3 S Woodstock | MD | Trees blew down along US-40 Baltimore National Pike between Pebble Beach Drive and Frederick Road. | |
May 27, 2024 6:42 PM CT | 1 W Mahanoy City | PA | Roof damage to high school. | |
May 27, 2024 6:42 PM CT | Mahanoy City | PA | Multiple trees down. Possible tornado damage. | |
May 27, 2024 7:35 PM CT | 1 E New Philadelphia | PA | Tree down. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2024 6:38 PM CT | UNK | 1 WSW Mahanoy City | PA | EF1 tornado confirmed in Mahanoy City. Estimated max wind 90mph. Width estimated at 75 yds. Length of 1.5 mi. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 27, 2024 Lancaster, PA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Lancaster, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lancaster, PA region as the May 27, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Feb 27, 2024 through May 25, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 25, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lancaster, PA
Not sure whether the May 27, 2024 Lancaster, PA hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Lancaster, PA region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the May 27, 2024 Lancaster, PA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 27, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Lancaster, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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