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View the free hail map with reports for Reading, 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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May 26, 2021
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The Reading, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 92 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2021 event.

Region: Reading, PA
May 26, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Reading, PA on May 26, 2021
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Max Hail
0.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
92
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Reading, PA Hail Map

The May 26, 2021 hail swath map for Reading, PA covers approximately 849 square miles and includes an estimated 547,210 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 471 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 305,794 people.

Mapped Impact Area
849 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
547,210
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"471 sq mi305,794
0.50-0.75"331 sq mi230,018
0.75-1.00"47 sq mi11,398

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 26, 2021 hail swath map area for Reading, PA, HailGeeks estimates 107,939 single-family homes, 114,666 townhomes, and 127,153 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 67,549 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
107,939
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
114,666
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
127,153
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"67,54946,76575,990
0.50-0.75"36,12867,05850,221
0.75-1.00"4,262843942

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map

Hail from the May 26, 2021 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Reading, PA region. Berks County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 21,373 single-family homes inside the swath.

Berks CountyPA
21K homes in the hail path
Lehigh CountyPA
10K homes in the hail path
Montgomery CountyPA
4K homes in the hail path
Harford CountyMD
1K homes in the hail path
Cecil CountyMD
1K homes in the hail path
Bucks CountyPA
767 homes in the hail path
Lebanon CountyPA
759 homes in the hail path
Dauphin CountyPA
219 homes in the hail path
Lycoming CountyPA
69 homes in the hail path
Showing 9 of 23 counties

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 62 cities near Reading, PA. Philadelphia, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 6,504 single-family homes exposed.

PhiladelphiaPA
7K homes in the hail path
CamdenNJ
2K homes in the hail path
New HollandPA
1K homes in the hail path
GilbertsvillePA
1K homes in the hail path
BoyertownPA
1K homes in the hail path
CoopersburgPA
1K homes in the hail path
Lake WynonahPA
1K homes in the hail path
DarbyPA
1K homes in the hail path
BirdsboroPA
1K homes in the hail path
ReamstownPA
905 homes in the hail path
AdamstownPA
862 homes in the hail path
KutztownPA
860 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 62 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2021 Reading, PA hail map spans 92 ZIP codes. ZIP 18036 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,798.

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
829 homes in the hail path
18951Quakertown, PA
767 homes in the hail path
21918MD
746 homes in the hail path
17038Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
602 homes in the hail path
21034Darlington, MD
388 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 92 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 Reading, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 92 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
May 26, 2021
1:30 PM CT
1 NNE LiverpoolPATREES/WIRES DOWN NEAR LIVERPOOL.
May 26, 2021
1:35 PM CT
3 N LiverpoolPATREES/WIRES DOWN ON LIGHT STREET IN SUSQUEHANNA TWP.
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
2:55 PM CT
2 SW LickdalePATREES AND WIRES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 72 NORTH OF JONESTOWN.
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.
Showing 92 public wind reports

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

We found 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Reading, 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 Reading, PA on Apr 11, 2021
Apr 11, 2021
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Reading, PA
5K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Reading, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How big was the hail in Reading, PA on May 26, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 0.75" in the Reading, PA area on May 26, 2021.
How accurate is this Reading, 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 Reading, 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 Reading, PA hail area?
An estimated 547,210 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 849 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 Reading, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 92 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Reading, PA hail map for my business or content?
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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 Reading, PA area — what should I do?
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