Hail Swath Map Preview
The Harrisburg, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map
The August 12, 2023 hail swath map for Harrisburg, PA covers approximately 339 square miles and includes an estimated 162,720 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 229 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 119,772 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 229 sq mi | 119,772 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 84 sq mi | 36,720 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19 sq mi | 4,846 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 1,382 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Harrisburg, PA, HailGeeks estimates 51,089 single-family homes, 21,013 townhomes, and 18,445 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 35,312 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 35,312 | 17,117 | 15,812 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,490 | 3,615 | 2,518 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,711 | 251 | 92 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 576 | 30 | 23 |
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Counties Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map
Hail from the August 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Harrisburg, PA region. Lancaster County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 10,544 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 20 cities near Harrisburg, PA. Clay, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 447 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Harrisburg, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2023 Harrisburg, PA hail map spans 15 ZIP codes. ZIP 17543 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,492.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2023 hail map for Harrisburg, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 1 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 12, 2023 3:30 PM CT | 1 SSW Beach Haven | PA | Numerous trees down. | |
August 12, 2023 3:51 PM CT | 2 SE Briggsville | PA | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. UPDATE: Similar reports received in Nescopeck Township from Emergency Managers. | |
August 12, 2023 4:15 PM CT | Summit Hill | PA | Numerous trees and power lines down near intersection of PA-93 and Wetzel Run Drive in Weatherly. Pictures provided via social media. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:15 PM CT | Hudsondale | PA | Corrected location from the previous Summit Hill report. Numerous trees and power lines down near the intersection of PA-93 and Wetzel Run Drive in Weatherly. Pictures provided via social media. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:00 PM CT | 1 ENE Wernersville | PA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:10 PM CT | 2 E Brecknock Twp. | PA | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:15 PM CT | Exeter Twp | PA | Numerous trees and wires down in Exeter Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:16 PM CT | Robeson Twp | PA | Trees and power lines down resulting in several road closures. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:20 PM CT | 1 ESE Mohnton | PA | Report of trees down around Cumru Township... PA. | |
August 12, 2023 11:20 PM CT | South Heidelberg Twp | PA | Report of trees down around South Heidelberg Township. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 12, 2023 3:32 PM CT | UNK | 3 SSE Nescopeck | PA | NWS Survey confirmed a tornado path from 2.8 SSE Nescopeck to 1.8 SSE Wapwallopen with a narrow alley of numerous downed or snapped trees. Roof damage occurred for two houses... as well as a destroyed shed and other property damage. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 12, 2023 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Harrisburg, PA region as the August 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 25, 2023 through Aug 7, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 7, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Harrisburg, PA
Not sure whether the August 12, 2023 Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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 12, 2023 Harrisburg, 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 12, 2023 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.
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