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View the free hail map with reports for Harrisburg, PA from August 27, 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 27, 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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 26 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 27, 2021 event.

Region: Harrisburg, PA
August 27, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Harrisburg, PA on August 27, 2021
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Max Hail
0.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
26
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 August 27, 2021 hail swath map for Harrisburg, PA covers approximately 139 square miles and includes an estimated 41,015 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 91 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 30,810 people.

Mapped Impact Area
139 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
41,015
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"91 sq mi30,810
0.50-0.75"44 sq mi9,558
0.75-1.00"4 sq mi647

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 27, 2021 hail swath map area for Harrisburg, PA, HailGeeks estimates 15,526 single-family homes, 3,770 townhomes, and 3,551 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,290 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
15,526
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
3,770
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
3,551
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"11,2902,9813,192
0.50-0.75"3,954772355
0.75-1.00"282174

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map

Hail from the August 27, 2021 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Harrisburg, PA region. Baltimore County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 2,029 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Harrisburg, PA. Valley Green, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 243 single-family homes exposed.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 27, 2021 hail map for Harrisburg, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 26 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 27, 2021
1:05 PM CT
1 NNW Caln TwpPASEVERAL TREES REPORTED DOWN AROUND CALN TOWNSHIP. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
1:10 PM CT
1 NW Caln TwpPASEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES DOWN BLOCKING TRAFFIC. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
1:13 PM CT
2 SW East Brandywine TwPAMULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON HURLEY ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
1:18 PM CT
1 ESE WagontownPASEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE AREA OF PRATTS DAM ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
1:30 PM CT
1 N CoatesvillePATREES DOWN ALONG ROUTE 84 BETWEEN 30 BYPASS AND 30 BUSINESS JUST NORTH OF COATESVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
1:30 PM CT
1 NNE CoatesvillePAMULTIPLE TREES DOWN AT ROUTE 30 BYPASS AND MOORE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
August 27, 2021
1:42 PM CT
Valley TwpPADOWNED TREE ON RAINBOW ROAD NEAR WEST LINCOLN HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
August 27, 2021
3:14 PM CT
1 ESE EmmitsburgMDTREES BLEW DOWN ON US-15 NEAR EMMITSBURG.
August 27, 2021
3:17 PM CT
1 ESE EmmitsburgMDTREE DOWN ON US-15
August 27, 2021
4:15 PM CT
2 SE Skyline ViewPASEVERAL TREES DOWN IN THE AREA. SEVERAL OUTBUILDINGS AT A FARM COLLAPSED.
August 27, 2021
4:15 PM CT
2 SE Skyline ViewPAPART OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A BARN.
August 27, 2021
4:36 PM CT
2 SSE Willow StreetPATREE ON WIRES.
August 27, 2021
4:40 PM CT
2 W LeolaPATREES ON WIRES.
August 27, 2021
4:40 PM CT
3 ESE LancasterPATREE ON WIRES.
August 27, 2021
4:50 PM CT
7 N CockeysvilleMDA TREE AND WIRES BLEW DOWN ON MD-137 MOUNT CARMEL ROAD NEAR CEDAR GROVE ROAD. A TREE BLEW DOWN ON MD-138 MONKTON ROAD NEAR PINEY WOODS ROAD.
August 27, 2021
5:11 PM CT
2 SW JarrettsvilleMDTREE DOWN ON FALLSTON ROAD NEAR FOX MEADOW COURT.
August 27, 2021
5:15 PM CT
2 SW JarrettsvilleMDTREES BLEW DOWN NEAR FOREST HILL AND JARRETTSVILLE... INCLUDING NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MD-152 FALLSTON ROAD AND FOX MEADOW COURT... AND IN THE 1800 BLOCK OF PARKWOOD DRIVE.
August 27, 2021
5:17 PM CT
1 NW KingsvilleMDPOWERLINE WIRES DOWN ON THE 12000 BLOCK OF STONEY BATTER ROAD
August 27, 2021
5:30 PM CT
1 NNE Chrome HillMDTREES BLEW DOWN ON MD-24 ROCKS ROAD SOUTH OF SAINT CLAIR BRIDGE ROAD.
August 27, 2021
5:31 PM CT
1 NNE WernersvillePADOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR STEELY ROAD AND CHURCH ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Showing 26 public wind reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 27, 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Harrisburg, PA region as the August 27, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 19, 2021 through Aug 13, 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 13, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Harrisburg, PA

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 27, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Harrisburg, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 27, 2021 Harrisburg, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Harrisburg, PA on August 27, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 0.75" in the Harrisburg, PA area on August 27, 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 August 27, 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 41,015 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 139 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 27, 2021 Harrisburg, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 26 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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