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View the free hail map with reports for Lancaster, PA from July 28, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Jul 28, 2023
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Lancaster, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 42 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2023 event.

Region: Lancaster, PA
July 28, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Lancaster, PA on July 28, 2023
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
42
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

The July 28, 2023 hail swath map for Lancaster, PA covers approximately 820 square miles and includes an estimated 228,116 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 394 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 137,807 people.

Mapped Impact Area
820 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
228,116
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"394 sq mi137,807
0.50-0.75"273 sq mi72,233
0.75-1.00"102 sq mi12,394
1.00-1.25"37 sq mi3,865
1.25-1.50"10 sq mi1,357
1.50-1.75"4 sq mi460

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 28, 2023 hail swath map area for Lancaster, PA, HailGeeks estimates 80,703 single-family homes, 17,966 townhomes, and 19,610 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 45,405 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
80,703
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
17,966
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
19,610
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"45,40513,52214,491
0.50-0.75"27,1084,2044,828
0.75-1.00"5,613171225
1.00-1.25"1,7705059
1.25-1.50"602145
1.50-1.75"20552

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

Hail from the July 28, 2023 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Lancaster, PA region. Baltimore County, MD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 17,256 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 31 cities near Lancaster, PA. Heidlersburg, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 77 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 28, 2023 Lancaster, PA hail map spans 65 ZIP codes. ZIP 21111 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,167.

21111MD
2K homes in the hail path
21161MD
2K homes in the hail path
21120MD
2K homes in the hail path
21154Pylesville, MD
1K homes in the hail path
21132Pylesville, MD
1K homes in the hail path
21084Jarrettsville, MD
2K homes in the hail path
21152MD
1K homes in the hail path
17325Lake Heritage, PA
1K homes in the hail path
21771Green Valley, MD
895 homes in the hail path
17350Hampton, PA
801 homes in the hail path
17372York Springs, PA
774 homes in the hail path
17304Aspers, PA
474 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 65 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2023 hail map for Lancaster, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 42 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
July 28, 2023
3:57 PM CT
NewvillePATrees/wires down.
July 28, 2023
5:03 PM CT
Lake MeadePATrees down on wires.
July 28, 2023
5:09 PM CT
4 WNW New MarketMDTrees and wires blew down near the intersection of Baltimore Road and Bells Lane.
July 28, 2023
5:10 PM CT
1 SSW WalkersvilleMDTrees blew down near the intersection of Discovery Boulevard and Stauffer Road.
July 28, 2023
5:13 PM CT
DoverPAMultiple trees down on wires.
July 28, 2023
5:23 PM CT
4 NNE New MarketMDTrees and wires blew down along Old Annapolis Road.
July 28, 2023
5:30 PM CT
1 ESE LibertytownMDTrees and wires blew down along MD-26 Liberty Road.
July 28, 2023
5:40 PM CT
3 NE Mount AiryMDNumerous trees blew down along MD-27 Ridge Road near and north of West Falls Road. Trees blew down along MD-26 Liberty Road near Woodbine Road.
July 28, 2023
5:40 PM CT
Mount AiryMDThere were a couple dozen reports of trees and wires blown down in the Mount Airy area.
July 28, 2023
5:47 PM CT
2 SSE MarstonMDTrees blew down near Marston and New Windsor... including a large tree blocking Sams Creek Road in the 2700 block.
July 28, 2023
5:48 PM CT
3 WSW WinfieldMDTrees and wires down over MD 27...
July 28, 2023
5:50 PM CT
WinfieldMDNumerous trees and wires blew down around Winfield.
July 28, 2023
5:50 PM CT
3 SSE WinfieldMDNumerous trees blew down in the 600 block of Conaway Lane.
July 28, 2023
6:00 PM CT
1 N Fawn GrovePAFawn Grove Boro Assistant Fire Chief send in images of damage along a line running from New Parks Rd to Rocks Rd in Fawn Township of York County. Damage assessed from the images: 16 tress snapped off... one appears to be from a lightening strike... damage to one parked car... minor damage to 5 buildings... debris and tin roofing blown around... and a large field of corn blown over. Radar image shows an outflow boundary as primary component responsible for the damage..
July 28, 2023
6:01 PM CT
WestminsterMDTree onto a house in the 200 block of East Main Street.
July 28, 2023
6:11 PM CT
1 ESE ReisterstownMDDozens of trees down on houses and cars in Reisterstown.
July 28, 2023
6:15 PM CT
3 SSE West FriendshipMDSeveral trees and wires blew down in central Howard County... including along Carroll Mill Road near Folly Quarter Road where trees fell on wires cracking a pole.
July 28, 2023
6:17 PM CT
4 WNW CockeysvilleMDNumerous trees blew down along MD-25 Falls Road near Shawan Road.
July 28, 2023
6:20 PM CT
5 NNW CockeysvilleMDTrees blew down on I-83 near Exit 24/Belfast Road.
July 28, 2023
6:20 PM CT
2 WSW CockeysvilleMDTrees blew down on southbound I-83 near Exit 18/MD-943 Warren Road. Numerous trees blew down along MD-25 Falls Road near Greenway Road.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 28, 2023 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lancaster, PA region as the July 28, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 14, 2023 through Jul 27, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 27, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Lancaster, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 28, 2023 Lancaster, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Lancaster, PA on July 28, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Lancaster, PA area on July 28, 2023.
How accurate is this Lancaster, 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 July 28, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Lancaster, PA event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. 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 Lancaster, PA hail area?
An estimated 228,116 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 820 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 July 28, 2023 Lancaster, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 42 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Lancaster, 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 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Lancaster, PA area — what should I do?
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