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View the free hail map with reports for Lancaster, 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
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Storm Impact
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Event Status
May 26, 2021
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The Lancaster, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 87 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2021 event.

Region: Lancaster, PA
May 26, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Lancaster, PA on May 26, 2021
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
2
Largest report: 1.00"
Public Wind Reports
87
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

The May 26, 2021 hail swath map for Lancaster, PA covers approximately 1,092 square miles and includes an estimated 278,435 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 554 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 162,586 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,092 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
278,435
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"554 sq mi162,586
0.50-0.75"437 sq mi99,331
0.75-1.00"85 sq mi15,154
1.00-1.25"12 sq mi1,111
1.25-1.50"5 sq mi253

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Lancaster, PA, HailGeeks estimates 102,324 single-family homes, 22,181 townhomes, and 19,896 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 59,591 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
102,324
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
22,181
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
19,896
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"59,59113,52012,777
0.50-0.75"36,1127,7586,036
0.75-1.00"5,9878981,058
1.00-1.25"511414
1.25-1.50"123111

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

Hail from the May 26, 2021 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Lancaster, PA region. Carroll County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 897 single-family homes inside the swath.

Carroll CountyMD
897 homes in the hail path
Frederick CountyMD
645 homes in the hail path
Harford CountyMD
6K homes in the hail path
Adams CountyPA
3K homes in the hail path
Berks CountyPA
22K homes in the hail path
Lehigh CountyPA
11K homes in the hail path
Montgomery CountyPA
4K homes in the hail path
Perry CountyPA
2K homes in the hail path
Cecil CountyMD
1K homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 58 cities near Lancaster, PA. Bel Air North, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,730 single-family homes exposed.

Bel Air NorthMD
2K homes in the hail path
New HollandPA
1K homes in the hail path
CoopersburgPA
1K homes in the hail path
GilbertsvillePA
1K homes in the hail path
Lake WynonahPA
1K homes in the hail path
BirdsboroPA
1K homes in the hail path
BoyertownPA
1K homes in the hail path
MiddletownDE
1K homes in the hail path
ReamstownPA
905 homes in the hail path
AdamstownPA
862 homes in the hail path
DenverPA
778 homes in the hail path
KutztownPA
734 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 58 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2021 Lancaster, PA hail map spans 97 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 722.

21757MD
722 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
778 homes in the hail path
21028MD
524 homes in the hail path
21078Havre de Grace, MD
342 homes in the hail path
21778MD
270 homes in the hail path
21798Woodsboro, MD
84 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
Showing 12 of 97 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 Lancaster, PA currently list 2 public hail reports, 87 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
May 26, 2021
4:42 PM CT
 1.00 in 3 WSW Elkridge MD

No National Weather Service description provided.
May 26, 2021
4:44 PM CT
 1.00 in 3 W Elkridge MD

No National Weather Service description provided.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 26, 2021 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA Region

We found 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Lancaster, 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 0.75" to 0.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 0.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 11, 2021.

Hail map for Lancaster, PA on Apr 11, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Lancaster, PA
5K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Lancaster, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How big was the hail in Lancaster, PA on May 26, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Lancaster, PA area on May 26, 2021.
How accurate is this Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA hail area?
An estimated 278,435 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,092 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 Lancaster, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 2 hail reports, 87 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA area — what should I do?
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