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View the free hail map with reports for Philadelphia, PA from May 26, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Light
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 26, 2021
Event Date
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The Philadelphia, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 103 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2021 event.

Region: Philadelphia, PA
May 26, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Philadelphia, PA on May 26, 2021
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
103
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Philadelphia, PA Hail Map

The May 26, 2021 hail swath map for Philadelphia, PA covers approximately 797 square miles and includes an estimated 711,962 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 438 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 382,350 people.

Mapped Impact Area
797 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
711,962
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"438 sq mi382,350
0.50-0.75"312 sq mi317,320
0.75-1.00"46 sq mi12,180
1.00-1.25"1 sq mi112

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Philadelphia, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Philadelphia, PA, HailGeeks estimates 154,456 single-family homes, 131,116 townhomes, and 154,720 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 88,297 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
154,456
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
131,116
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
154,720
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"88,29753,60193,344
0.50-0.75"61,53076,64660,373
0.75-1.00"4,5768691,002
1.00-1.25"5301

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Philadelphia, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 59 cities near Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 7,000 single-family homes exposed.

PhiladelphiaPA
7K homes in the hail path
Holiday City-BerkeleyNJ
5K homes in the hail path
Moorestown-LenolaNJ
4K homes in the hail path
Holiday City SouthNJ
4K homes in the hail path
LakewoodNJ
3K homes in the hail path
Silver RidgeNJ
3K homes in the hail path
Toms RiverNJ
2K homes in the hail path
CamdenNJ
2K homes in the hail path
South Toms RiverNJ
2K homes in the hail path
ClementonNJ
2K homes in the hail path
RivertonNJ
2K homes in the hail path
CoopersburgPA
1K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 59 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Philadelphia, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2021 Philadelphia, PA hail map spans 86 ZIP codes. ZIP 21034 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 594.

21034Darlington, MD
594 homes in the hail path
21078Havre de Grace, MD
342 homes in the hail path
21028MD
159 homes in the hail path
18036Coopersburg, PA
4K homes in the hail path
19512New Berlinville, PA
3K homes in the hail path
19508Birdsboro, PA
3K homes in the hail path
19525Gilbertsville, PA
2K homes in the hail path
19539Mertztown, PA
2K homes in the hail path
19505Bechtelsville, PA
1K homes in the hail path
19504Hereford, PA
1K homes in the hail path
18011Alburtis, PA
845 homes in the hail path
08731Forked River, NJ
796 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 86 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2021 hail map for Philadelphia, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 103 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
May 26, 2021
3:11 PM CT
1 W HamburgPAPOWER POLE SNAPPED ON HOLLY ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:13 PM CT
2 SSE Penn TwpPADOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR GARFIELD ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:25 PM CT
1 W Reading Regional AiPADOWNED TREE ON U.S. HIGHWAY 222 NEAR BERNVILLE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:27 PM CT
1 E South Heidelberg TwPADOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR CHAPEL HILL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:27 PM CT
2 SW Greenwich TwpPADOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR CHRISTMAN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:27 PM CT
1 E Reading Regional AiPADOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR RIVER ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:29 PM CT
1 NW WyomissingPATREE LIMBS AND WIRES DOWN NEAR WESTWOOD ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:29 PM CT
3 N Richmond TwpPAMPING REPORTS OF TREES UPROOTED AND POWER POLES SNAPPED NEAR ADAM ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:30 PM CT
Richmond TwpPASOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO OF A TREE BLOWING DOWN FROM STRONG WINDS.
May 26, 2021
3:33 PM CT
2 WNW OleyPADOWNED TREE ON BASKET ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:33 PM CT
1 WNW FleetwoodPAMPING REPORT OF TREE LIMBS AND WIRES DOWN.
May 26, 2021
3:35 PM CT
1 SSW KutztownPADOWNED TREES AND WIRES ON KUTZTOWN ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:35 PM CT
2 N Richmond TwpPAMULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON CRYSTAL RIDGE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND DISPATCH REPORT.
May 26, 2021
3:35 PM CT
1 WSW KutztownPADOWNED TREE LIMBS AND WIRES NEAR LYTLE LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:39 PM CT
1 ENE LyonsPASEVERAL REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND WIRES IN THE BOWERS AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:40 PM CT
1 NW District TwpPATREE DOWN REPORTED WITH HIGH WINDS AND PEA SIZED HAIL.
May 26, 2021
3:48 PM CT
1 N MertztownPASEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN THE KLINES CORNER AND MAXATAWNY AREAS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:48 PM CT
3 W Douglass TwpPADOWNED TREE ON POWDER MILL HOLLOW ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:48 PM CT
1 NNE ToptonPAMPING REPORT OF DOWNED TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES NEAR OLD TOPTON ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
May 26, 2021
3:48 PM CT
2 SSW District TwpPADOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR FORGE DALE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Showing 103 public wind reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 26, 2021 Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, PA Region

We found 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Philadelphia, PA region as the May 26, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 21, 2021 through Apr 21, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 0.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 0.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 21, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Philadelphia, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 26, 2021 Philadelphia, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Philadelphia, PA on May 26, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Philadelphia, PA area on May 26, 2021.
How accurate is this Philadelphia, 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 26, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Philadelphia, PA event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. 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 Philadelphia, PA hail area?
An estimated 711,962 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 797 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 26, 2021 Philadelphia, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 103 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Philadelphia, PA hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Philadelphia, PA area — what should I do?
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