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View the free hail map with reports for Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 41 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2021 event.

Region: Harrisburg, PA
May 26, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Harrisburg, PA on May 26, 2021
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
41
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map

The May 26, 2021 hail swath map for Harrisburg, PA covers approximately 986 square miles and includes an estimated 156,846 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 466 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 94,886 people.

Mapped Impact Area
986 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
156,846
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"466 sq mi94,886
0.50-0.75"402 sq mi51,744
0.75-1.00"93 sq mi8,563
1.00-1.25"22 sq mi1,465
1.25-1.50"3 sq mi188

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Harrisburg, PA, HailGeeks estimates 60,000 single-family homes, 10,226 townhomes, and 10,703 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 34,403 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
60,000
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
10,226
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
10,703
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"34,4037,3258,311
0.50-0.75"20,7892,7801,985
0.75-1.00"3,994115391
1.00-1.25"72358
1.25-1.50"9118

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 43 cities near Harrisburg, PA. Bel Air North, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,731 single-family homes exposed.

Bel Air NorthMD
2K homes in the hail path
New HollandPA
1K homes in the hail path
Lake WynonahPA
1K homes in the hail path
Carroll ValleyPA
1K homes in the hail path
ReamstownPA
883 homes in the hail path
AdamstownPA
862 homes in the hail path
DenverPA
778 homes in the hail path
SwartzvillePA
554 homes in the hail path
Terre HillPA
547 homes in the hail path
EphrataPA
533 homes in the hail path
East EarlPA
380 homes in the hail path
GettysburgPA
367 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 43 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2021 Harrisburg, PA hail map spans 88 ZIP codes. ZIP 21757 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 501.

21757MD
501 homes in the hail path
17320Carroll Valley, PA
2K homes in the hail path
17325Lake Heritage, PA
2K homes in the hail path
21015Bel Air South, MD
2K homes in the hail path
21034Darlington, MD
800 homes in the hail path
17257Shippensburg, PA
774 homes in the hail path
17307McKnightstown, PA
565 homes in the hail path
21028MD
524 homes in the hail path
21078Havre de Grace, MD
342 homes in the hail path
21778MD
163 homes in the hail path
17268Waynesboro, PA
842 homes in the hail path
21918MD
722 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 88 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 Harrisburg, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 41 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
May 26, 2021
1:10 PM CT
State CollegePATREES DOWN ON OLD MAIN LAWN ON PENN STATE CAMPUS AT UNIVERSITY PARK.
May 26, 2021
1:12 PM CT
1 E State CollegePATREES/WIRES DOWN IN STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH AND FERGUSON/COLLEGE TWPS.
May 26, 2021
1:30 PM CT
1 NNE LiverpoolPATREES/WIRES DOWN NEAR LIVERPOOL.
May 26, 2021
1:35 PM CT
ReedsvillePATREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE REEDSVILLE AREA.
May 26, 2021
1:35 PM CT
3 N LiverpoolPATREES/WIRES DOWN ON LIGHT STREET IN SUSQUEHANNA TWP.
May 26, 2021
1:47 PM CT
MillerstownPATREES/WIRES DOWN NEAR MILLERSTOWN.
May 26, 2021
1:49 PM CT
1 N BerrysburgPAMULTIPLE TREES AND A BARN BLOWN DOWN JUST NORTH OF BERRYSBURG OFF OF ROUTE 225.
May 26, 2021
2:16 PM CT
2 WSW HalifaxPATREES/WIRES DOWN NEAR NEW BUFFALO.
May 26, 2021
2:20 PM CT
1 N HalifaxPATREES DOWN NEAR ROUTE 147 AND SEIDERS ROAD IN HALIFAX TOWNSHIP.
May 26, 2021
2:35 PM CT
4 E Pine GrovePATREES DOWN ON ROCK ROAD NEAR NATURES ROAD EAST OF PINE GROVE.
May 26, 2021
2:40 PM CT
PaxtangPALARGE TREE ON A HOME IN THE 600 BLOCK OF SOUTH 29TH STREET.
May 26, 2021
2:47 PM CT
3 SW GettysburgPATREES DOWN AND PEA-SIZED HAIL NEAR MILLERSTOWN ROAD AND BLACK HORSE TAVERN ROAD.
May 26, 2021
2:50 PM CT
3 W New OxfordPATREES AND WIRES DOWN ON SWIFT RUN ROAD WEST OF NEW OXFORD.
May 26, 2021
2:55 PM CT
2 SW LickdalePATREES AND WIRES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 72 NORTH OF JONESTOWN.
May 26, 2021
2:59 PM CT
3 SSW KeysvilleMDTREE AND WIRES DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF HAUGHS CHURCH ROAD AND DETOUR ROAD.
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.
Showing 41 public wind reports

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

We found 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Harrisburg, PA region as the May 26, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 11, 2021 through Apr 11, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 11, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Harrisburg, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How big was the hail in Harrisburg, PA on May 26, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Harrisburg, PA area on May 26, 2021.
How accurate is this Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA hail area?
An estimated 156,846 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 986 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 Harrisburg, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 41 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA area — what should I do?
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