Hail Swath Map Preview
The Altoona, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map
The July 20, 2023 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 873 square miles and includes an estimated 74,335 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 437 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 31,470 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 437 sq mi | 31,470 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 361 sq mi | 28,632 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 63 sq mi | 11,025 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12 sq mi | 3,208 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 20, 2023 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 33,716 single-family homes, 1,989 townhomes, and 7,383 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 13,793 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,718 | 1,084 | 3,158 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,793 | 630 | 3,124 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,909 | 204 | 798 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,296 | 71 | 303 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 20, 2023 Altoona, PA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Hail from the July 20, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Blair County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 17,049 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 37 cities near Altoona, PA. Altoona, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 8,873 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 20, 2023 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 July 20, 2023 Altoona, PA hail map spans 54 ZIP codes. ZIP 16601 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,967.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2023 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 1 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2023 10:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bellwood | PA | .75 inch to 1 inch Hail fell for 5 minutes during a heavy rain downpour. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2023 8:33 AM CT | 2 NW Brockway | PA | Multiple trees down reported on Clay Plant Road just outside the town of Brockway. | |
July 20, 2023 7:22 PM CT | Clarion | PA | Report of tree down in area. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 20, 2023 7:24 PM CT | Clarion | PA | Trees down | |
July 20, 2023 7:24 PM CT | 1 ESE Clarion | PA | Report of tree down in area. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 20, 2023 7:32 PM CT | Sigel | PA | Report of trees and power lines down in the area. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 20, 2023 7:40 PM CT | Warsaw | PA | Report of trees and power lines down in the area. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 20, 2023 7:44 PM CT | Brockway | PA | Report of trees and power lines down in the area. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 20, 2023 7:55 PM CT | 1 E Penfield | PA | Multiple trees down in Penfield... including one on a house. | |
July 20, 2023 8:33 PM CT | 1 NE Clearfield | PA | Tree on wires at 43 Good Street in Clearfield. | |
July 20, 2023 8:33 PM CT | 2 NW Brockway | PA | Multiple trees down reported on Clay Plant Road just outside the town of Brockway. | |
July 20, 2023 8:45 PM CT | 2 NE Hyner | PA | Large tree down across the road at 9582 Renovo Rd. | |
July 20, 2023 9:12 PM CT | 1 N Mill Hall | PA | Wind damage to a 30ft 60ft flat rubber roof striped from the roof structure and 200ft of gutter torn from the structure. | |
July 20, 2023 9:20 PM CT | 2 NW Park Forest | PA | Tree down at Atherton St and Stevenson Rd. | |
July 20, 2023 9:20 PM CT | 1 ENE Lock Haven | PA | Several trees and wires down in the Lock Haven area. | |
July 20, 2023 9:25 PM CT | 4 S Unionville | PA | Trees down on Buffalo Run Rd near Fillmore. | |
July 20, 2023 9:57 PM CT | Altoona | PA | Multiple trees down in the vicinity of Altoona and Hollidaysburg. | |
July 20, 2023 9:59 PM CT | 1 ENE Tyrone | PA | Multiple trees down in Tyrone. | |
July 20, 2023 11:44 PM CT | 3 ENE Newburg | PA | Tree down on road. | |
July 21, 2023 12:00 AM CT | 5 WSW Carlisle | PA | Tree down on I-81 blocking the right lane. |
| 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 July 20, 2023 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 July 20, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 29, 2022 through Jul 14, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 14, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA
Not sure whether the July 20, 2023 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 July 20, 2023 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 July 20, 2023 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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