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Hail Map with Reports for Altoona, PA

View the free hail map with reports for Altoona, PA from August 12, 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
Aug 12, 2021
Event Date
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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 0 public hail reports, 22 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2021 event.

Region: Altoona, PA
August 12, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Altoona, PA on August 12, 2021
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Max Hail
0.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
22
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map

The August 12, 2021 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 420 square miles and includes an estimated 28,932 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 225 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 16,953 people.

Mapped Impact Area
420 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
28,932
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"225 sq mi10,860
0.50-0.75"175 sq mi16,953
0.75-1.00"20 sq mi1,119

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 12, 2021 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 14,617 single-family homes, 400 townhomes, and 2,816 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,791 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
14,617
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
400
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
2,816
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"5,220157757
0.50-0.75"8,7912322,003
0.75-1.00"6061156

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map

Hail from the August 12, 2021 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Clearfield County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 7,718 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Altoona, PA. DuBois, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,898 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2021 Altoona, PA hail map spans 26 ZIP codes. ZIP 15801 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,723.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2021 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 22 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 12, 2021
12:38 PM CT
2 NNE North PointPAREPORTED MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HAMILTON PORTER RD AND EWING RD IN PERRY TOWNSHIP
August 12, 2021
12:40 PM CT
SportsburgPAMULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ON POWER LINES IN THE AREA OF YOUNG TOWNSHIP
August 12, 2021
12:42 PM CT
PunxsutawneyPASEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN PUNXSUTAWNEY
August 12, 2021
4:30 PM CT
BrookvillePAMULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN
August 12, 2021
4:38 PM CT
StrattanvillePAREPORT OF POWER LINE AND TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
August 12, 2021
4:45 PM CT
BrookvillePATREE DOWN ON POWER LINES IN BROOKVILLE OFF CHURCH ST
August 12, 2021
5:05 PM CT
Clear RunPATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
5:06 PM CT
Treasure LakePATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
5:10 PM CT
1 N Adrian FurnacePATREE ON A VEHICLE
August 12, 2021
5:38 PM CT
StrattanvillePAREPORT OF POWER LINE AND TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
August 12, 2021
5:43 PM CT
1 NNW WatersonPALINES AND TREE DOWN ON HIGHWAY 322 NEAR DETRICK ROAD
August 12, 2021
5:58 PM CT
1 SSW SalemPATREE DOWN ACROSS DUTCH ROAD
August 12, 2021
6:09 PM CT
PunxsutawneyPAREPORT OF TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
August 12, 2021
6:09 PM CT
North PointPATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
6:23 PM CT
1 W KeewaydinPATREE ACROSS ROAD
August 12, 2021
6:32 PM CT
1 WSW HepburniaPATREES ACROSS ROAD
August 12, 2021
6:40 PM CT
1 N New MillportPATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
6:45 PM CT
2 W PlymptonvillePATREES DOWN
August 12, 2021
6:50 PM CT
2 N Brush ValleyPATREES AND WIRES DOWN
August 12, 2021
7:26 PM CT
2 WSW WingatePATREES AND WIRES DOWN
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 12, 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

Related Hail Maps in the Altoona, PA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Altoona, PA region as the August 12, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 13, 2021 through Aug 11, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 11, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 12, 2021 Altoona, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Altoona, PA on August 12, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 0.75" in the Altoona, PA area on August 12, 2021.
How accurate is this Altoona, 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 August 12, 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA hail area?
An estimated 28,932 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 420 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 August 12, 2021 Altoona, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 22 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA area — what should I do?
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