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View the free hail map with reports for Altoona, PA from May 4, 2025. This event is marked as Complete, with a Extreme storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Status
May 4, 2025
Event Date
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The Altoona, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 16 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 4, 2025 event.

Region: Altoona, PA
May 4, 2025 Hail swath map preview for Altoona, PA on May 4, 2025
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Max Hail
2.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
16
Largest report: 2.50"
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map

The May 4, 2025 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 127 square miles and includes an estimated 28,801 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 47 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 2.25-2.50" hail band with 10,787 people.

Mapped Impact Area
127 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
28,801
Highest population band: 2.25-2.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"24 sq mi2,000
0.50-0.75"47 sq mi3,978
0.75-1.00"22 sq mi3,183
1.00-1.25"9 sq mi1,008
1.25-1.50"5 sq mi1,555
1.50-1.75"7 sq mi3,671
1.75-2.00"1 sq mi689
2.00-2.25"6 sq mi1,930
2.25-2.50"7 sq mi10,787

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 4, 2025 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 10,835 single-family homes, 958 townhomes, and 5,899 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 2.25-2.50" hail band, with 3,563 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
10,835
Largest band: 2.25-2.50"
Townhomes
958
Largest band: 2.25-2.50"
Multifamily Properties
5,899
Largest band: 2.25-2.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"853130307
0.50-0.75"1,890179410
0.75-1.00"1,46160436
1.00-1.25"42834109
1.25-1.50"37663677
1.50-1.75"1,68410260
1.75-2.00"949248
2.00-2.25"48645482
2.25-2.50"3,5634282,970

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map

Hail from the May 4, 2025 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Indiana County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 9,709 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Altoona, PA. Indiana, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 3,149 single-family homes exposed.

Showing 12 of 9 cities

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 4, 2025 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 16 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 4, 2025
5:30 PM CT
1.00 in 3 WNW Ligonier PA

hail at least the size of quarters.

May 4, 2025
6:10 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NW Black Lick PA

Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

May 4, 2025
6:18 PM CT
1.00 in 2 SW Black Lick PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:19 PM CT
1.00 in 2 SW Black Lick PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:24 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NW Black Lick PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:32 PM CT
1.50 in Lucerne Mines PA

Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).

May 4, 2025
6:36 PM CT
1.75 in Homer City PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:41 PM CT
1.50 in 1 SE Indiana PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:42 PM CT
1.75 in 1 SSE Indiana PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:42 PM CT
1.75 in 1 SW Indiana PA

on IUP campus.

May 4, 2025
6:43 PM CT
2.50 in 1 SE Indiana PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:44 PM CT
2.25 in 2 N Lucerne Mines PA

Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).

May 4, 2025
6:46 PM CT
1.75 in 2 SSW Indiana PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
6:47 PM CT
1.50 in Indiana PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
7:09 PM CT
1.00 in 2 NE Blairsville PA

No National Weather Service description provided.

May 4, 2025
8:50 PM CT
1.75 in 1 SSE Girty PA

Hail size estimated from doorbell cam video. Reported at least the size of golf balls. Considerable leaf shredding on trees from falling large hail

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 4, 2025 Altoona, PA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Altoona, PA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Altoona, PA region as the May 4, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 31, 2024 through May 2, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 2, 2025.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 4, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Altoona, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 4, 2025 Altoona, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Altoona, PA on May 4, 2025?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.25" in the Altoona, PA area on May 4, 2025.
How accurate is this Altoona, PA hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 4, 2025 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Altoona, PA event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Altoona, PA hail area?
An estimated 28,801 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 127 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 4, 2025 Altoona, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 16 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Altoona, PA hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Altoona, PA area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 4, 2025 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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