Hail Swath Map Preview
The Altoona, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map
The May 20, 2026 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 143 square miles and includes an estimated 7,860 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 61 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 3,770 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 61 sq mi | 3,770 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 40 sq mi | 2,500 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 919 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 11 sq mi | 237 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 sq mi | 291 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 143 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 3,539 single-family homes, 238 townhomes, and 210 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,679 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,679 | 144 | 161 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,158 | 62 | 31 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 398 | 15 | 9 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 113 | 8 | 6 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 120 | 7 | 2 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 71 | 2 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 20, 2026 Altoona, PA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Hail from the May 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Franklin County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,384 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Altoona, PA. Warfordsburg, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 6 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 20, 2026 Altoona, PA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 20, 2026 Altoona, PA hail map spans 8 ZIP codes. ZIP 17236 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 698.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 20, 2026 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 20, 2026 12:25 PM CT | 6 ESE Flintstone | MD | Trees blew down on MD-144 National Pike Northeast at Frank Davis Road. | |
May 20, 2026 12:35 PM CT | 3 ESE Claylick | PA | Multiple reports of wires down along Welsh Run Road and Mercersburg Road. | |
May 20, 2026 12:43 PM CT | 4 WNW Greencastle | PA | Wires down reported in Upton along Lemar Road and Buchanan Trail West. | |
May 20, 2026 12:48 PM CT | 4 SW Greencastle | PA | Report of large trees down on Grant Shook Road between Filer Road and Worleytown Road. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 20, 2026 Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Altoona, PA region as the May 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 30, 2025 through Apr 14, 2026, 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 Apr 14, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA
Not sure whether the May 20, 2026 Altoona, 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 Altoona, 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 20, 2026 Altoona, 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 20, 2026 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.
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