Hail Swath Map Preview
The Reading, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Reading, PA Hail Map
The July 21, 2026 hail swath map for Reading, PA covers approximately 286 square miles and includes an estimated 129,033 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 162 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 76,078 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 162 sq mi | 76,078 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 109 sq mi | 46,986 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 15 sq mi | 5,969 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Reading, PA, HailGeeks estimates 38,590 single-family homes, 12,917 townhomes, and 14,622 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 22,993 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,993 | 8,191 | 8,372 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,535 | 4,506 | 5,950 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,062 | 220 | 300 |
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Counties Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map
Hail from the July 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Reading, PA region. New Castle County, DE had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 13,300 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Reading, PA. Newark, DE had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 3,771 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 21, 2026 Reading, PA hail map spans 31 ZIP codes. ZIP 19711 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,452.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 21, 2026 hail map for Reading, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 21, 2026 2:24 PM CT | 2 Nw Mcsherrystown | PA | Tree down on wires near the intersection of Black Lane and Misery Rd. | |
July 21, 2026 2:55 PM CT | 2 W Blakeslee | PA | Tree down on wires in Lake Harmony. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:02 PM CT | East Bradford Twp | PA | Downed tree on US 322 both directions between NORTH CREEK RD and COPELAND SCHOOL RD. There is a lane restriction. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:19 PM CT | Price Twp | PA | Trees down on wires. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 3:47 PM CT | 1 Ese Appleton | MD | Large tree down on the 200 block of Jackson Hall School Road. | |
July 21, 2026 4:02 PM CT | 2 Wsw Eastburn Heights | DE | Trees and wires down on Laurel Ave. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:09 PM CT | 1 Nnw Nottingham Manor | DE | Tree down on a house on Bridlebrook Ln. | |
July 21, 2026 4:13 PM CT | Maple Shade | NJ | Downed Tree on NJ 41 Southbound Ramp To NJ 38 (Maple Shade Twp)_ ramp lane closed. Time of damage estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:13 PM CT | Maple Shade | NJ | Tree down. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:14 PM CT | 1 Wnw Nottingham Manor | DE | Debris broke the window out on a house on Panorama Dr. | |
July 21, 2026 4:15 PM CT | 2 Wsw Eastburn Heights | DE | Poles and wires down at Capitol Trail and Polly Drummond Hill Rd. | |
July 21, 2026 4:15 PM CT | Maple Shade | NJ | Multiple reports of wires down around Maple Shade. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:17 PM CT | 1 Sw Lenola | NJ | Pictures of a large tree down into a house. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 21, 2026 4:29 PM CT | 1 Ssw Mount Laurel | NJ | Wires down along Church Road in Mount Laurel. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 July 21, 2026 Reading, 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 Reading, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Reading, PA region as the July 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 3, 2026 through Jul 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Reading, PA
Not sure whether the July 21, 2026 Reading, 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 Reading, 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 July 21, 2026 Reading, 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 July 21, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Reading, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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