Hail Swath Map Preview
The Altoona, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map
The May 26, 2021 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 231 square miles and includes an estimated 20,444 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 112 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 10,711 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 100 sq mi | 9,183 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 112 sq mi | 10,711 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 18 sq mi | 550 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 7,088 single-family homes, 353 townhomes, and 1,033 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,586 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,586 | 257 | 511 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,202 | 95 | 512 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 300 | 1 | 10 |
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Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Hail from the May 26, 2021 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Franklin County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 1,803 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Altoona, PA. Huntingdon, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,158 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2021 Altoona, PA hail map spans 27 ZIP codes. ZIP 16652 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,204.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2021 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 1 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2021 12:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mcminns Summit | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 26, 2021 11:40 AM CT | New Florence | PA | LARGE TREE UPROOTED WHICH PARTIALLY CLOSED ROUTE 711 IN NEW FLORENCE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED TO 8 ADDITIONAL TREE/LARGE BRANCH DOWN LOCATIONS IN THE AREA. ONE LARGE BRANCH ON A HOUSE ON 15TH STREET... AND LARGE BRANCH ON A CAR AND HOUSE ON VINE STREET. | |
May 26, 2021 1:10 PM CT | State College | PA | TREES DOWN ON OLD MAIN LAWN ON PENN STATE CAMPUS AT UNIVERSITY PARK. | |
May 26, 2021 1:12 PM CT | 1 E State College | PA | TREES/WIRES DOWN IN STATE COLLEGE BOROUGH AND FERGUSON/COLLEGE TWPS. | |
May 26, 2021 1:35 PM CT | Reedsville | PA | TREES REPORTED DOWN IN THE REEDSVILLE AREA. | |
May 26, 2021 2:47 PM CT | 3 SW Gettysburg | PA | TREES DOWN AND PEA-SIZED HAIL NEAR MILLERSTOWN ROAD AND BLACK HORSE TAVERN ROAD. | |
May 26, 2021 4:20 PM CT | 2 WSW Pine Grove Furnac | PA | TREES DOWN IN COOKE TWP. | |
May 26, 2021 5:03 PM CT | Derry | PA | REPORT OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN BLOCKING SUNVIEW CIRCLE IN DERRY TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. | |
May 26, 2021 5:20 PM CT | New Florence | PA | REPORT OF SEVERAL SNAPPED TREES AND DOWNED BRANCHES. | |
May 26, 2021 5:31 PM CT | 2 N Vinco | PA | TREES DOWN ALONG BRACKEN STREET IN MUNDYS CORNER. | |
May 26, 2021 5:50 PM CT | 1 S Tunnelhill | PA | TREES DOWN ON OLD RT 22 NEAR HEALY RD. | |
May 26, 2021 5:55 PM CT | Hollidaysburg | PA | TREES DOWN IN THE HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA. | |
May 26, 2021 6:35 PM CT | 3 NW Pecktonville | MD | ROOF PARTIALLY BLOWN OFF BARN IN THE 14000 BLOCK OF WELLER ROAD. A COUPLE OF TREES ALSO BLEW DOWN. | |
May 26, 2021 5:40 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 NNE Garrett | PA | CORRECTS TIME FOR PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 3 NNE GARRETT. MEASURED BY RWIS ON US 219 GARRETT BYPASS. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN AREA. |
May 26, 2021 6:40 PM CT | 58 mph | 3 NNE Garrett | PA | MEASURED BY RWIS ON US 219 GARRETT BYPASS. POWER OUTAGES REPORTED IN AREA. |
| 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 26, 2021 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 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Altoona, 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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Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA
Not sure whether the May 26, 2021 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.
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