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 1.50". There are 5 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 7, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Altoona, PA Hail Map
The August 7, 2023 hail swath map for Altoona, PA covers approximately 820 square miles and includes an estimated 89,367 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 336 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 48,649 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 265 sq mi | 48,649 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 336 sq mi | 23,876 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 134 sq mi | 10,550 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 44 sq mi | 4,335 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 33 sq mi | 1,410 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 547 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Altoona, PA, HailGeeks estimates 28,236 single-family homes, 2,822 townhomes, and 11,670 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 10,585 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,019 | 1,471 | 9,461 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,585 | 774 | 1,151 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,590 | 384 | 686 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,979 | 153 | 281 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 803 | 11 | 27 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 260 | 29 | 64 |
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Counties Inside the Altoona, PA Hail Map
Hail from the August 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Altoona, PA region. Centre County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 11,591 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 34 cities near Altoona, PA. Maugansville, MD had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 501 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 7, 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 August 7, 2023 Altoona, PA hail map spans 60 ZIP codes. ZIP 21742 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,528.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 7, 2023 hail map for Altoona, PA currently list 5 public hail reports, 12 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 7, 2023 12:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SW Fort Loudon | PA | Spotter reports 1 inch hail. |
August 7, 2023 1:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NNW Fort Loudon | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 7, 2023 1:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NW Long Meadow | MD | Quarter sized hail observed at Hagerstown Regional Airport. |
August 7, 2023 1:42 PM CT |
1.00 in | Centre Hall | PA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 7, 2023 2:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Long Meadow | MD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 7, 2023 12:35 PM CT | 1 WNW Flat Rock | PA | Large pine tree uprooted along Route 40. | |
August 7, 2023 12:54 PM CT | 3 SW Fort Loudon | PA | Fire department reports power poles and trees down across the road. | |
August 7, 2023 1:10 PM CT | 2 SSE Port Matilda | PA | Tree down over the road. | |
August 7, 2023 1:16 PM CT | Meyersdale | PA | Multiple trees down in Meyersdale. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 7, 2023 1:18 PM CT | Mount Savage | MD | Several roads closed between Mount Savage and Frostburg toward the Garrett County line. | |
August 7, 2023 1:18 PM CT | 2 SW State College | PA | Large tree reported down by HAM operator. | |
August 7, 2023 1:40 PM CT | 3 SSW Mont Alto | PA | Multiple trees down along Anthony Highway. | |
August 7, 2023 1:56 PM CT | 1 WNW Clearville | PA | 911 Center reports multiple trees down across southern parts of the county. | |
August 7, 2023 2:09 PM CT | 4 WSW Cove Mills | PA | 911 Center reports trees down on Mallard Run Road. | |
August 7, 2023 2:10 PM CT | 2 S Locust Grove | PA | Report of a road sign being blown across I-70 at mile marker 153. | |
August 7, 2023 2:31 PM CT | 2 WSW Milroy | PA | Tree limbs broken off and destroyed a chicken coop. | |
August 7, 2023 2:50 PM CT | 2 NW Chambersburg | PA | Trees and wires down throughout Hamilton Twp. |
| 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 7, 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 August 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 13, 2023 through Aug 4, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 4, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Altoona, PA
Not sure whether the August 7, 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 August 7, 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 August 7, 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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