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 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map
The August 28, 2021 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 176 square miles and includes an estimated 7,872 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 110 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,164 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 110 sq mi | 5,164 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 54 sq mi | 2,187 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12 sq mi | 521 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 3,539 single-family homes, 72 townhomes, and 208 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,292 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,292 | 56 | 144 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 999 | 12 | 46 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 248 | 4 | 18 |
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Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Hail from the August 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Bedford County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 755 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 3 cities near Altoona, PA. Madera, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 84 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 28, 2021 Altoona, PA hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 28, 2021 Altoona, PA hail map spans 18 ZIP codes. ZIP 16661 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 360.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 28, 2021 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 28, 2021 1:25 PM CT | 1 NNW Brisbin | PA | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY. | |
August 28, 2021 2:40 PM CT | 1 NE La Vale | MD | SEVERAL TREES AND WIRES BLEW DOWN NEAR LA VALE AND CORRIGANVILLE. | |
August 28, 2021 3:03 PM CT | 2 SW Mount Savage | MD | TREE AND WIRES DOWN ON MOUNT SAVAGE ROAD NEAR MD-638 PARKERSBURG ROAD NORTHWEST. |
| 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 August 28, 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Altoona, PA region as the August 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 19, 2021 through Aug 21, 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 21, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA
Not sure whether the August 28, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 28, 2021 Altoona, PA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 28, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Altoona, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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