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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 30 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
The August 12, 2023 hail swath map for Lancaster, PA covers approximately 498 square miles and includes an estimated 253,424 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 321 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 174,076 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 321 sq mi | 174,076 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 151 sq mi | 73,236 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19 sq mi | 4,730 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 1,382 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Lancaster, PA, HailGeeks estimates 82,101 single-family homes, 30,361 townhomes, and 26,312 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 54,481 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 54,481 | 22,684 | 21,466 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,366 | 7,411 | 4,731 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,678 | 236 | 92 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 576 | 30 | 23 |
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Counties Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
Hail from the August 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 8 counties in the Lancaster, PA region. Lancaster County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 10,956 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Lancaster, PA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Lancaster, PA. Clay, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 447 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 12, 2023 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2023 Lancaster, PA hail map spans 35 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 3,515.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2023 hail map for Lancaster, PA currently list 0 public hail reports, 30 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 12, 2023 3:39 PM CT | Newlin Twp | PA | Trees and Wires down on Route 842 and Cannery Road in Newlin. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 3:43 PM CT | 1 ENE Newlin Twp | PA | Trees and wires down on Unionville Wawaset Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 3:46 PM CT | 1 NNW East Marlborough | PA | Tree down on Unionville Wawaset Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:00 PM CT | 1 NE East Marlborough T | PA | Report of tree down into house on Marlborough Springs Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:08 PM CT | 2 ENE Chadds Ford Twp | PA | Public sends in picture of downed tree on Hickory Mill Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
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 4:32 PM CT | 1 NW Franconia Twp | PA | Trees down on wires resulting in power outages. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 12, 2023 4:33 PM CT | 1 SSW Franconia Twp | PA | PPL reports tree limbs on wires near Harleysville and Franconia. 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. | |
August 12, 2023 11:27 PM CT | Stowe | PA | Multiple trees reported down in Stowe. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:28 PM CT | 2 NNW Bechtelsville | PA | Large tree down which also brought down wires on Groff Road at Merkle Road in District Township. Photo received on social media. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:28 PM CT | 2 NE West Pottsgrove Tw | PA | Multiple trees reported down in Upper Pottsgrove Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:28 PM CT | Pottstown | PA | Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:29 PM CT | Pottstown | PA | Multiple trees reported down in Pottstown. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:29 PM CT | 2 NNE Gilbertsville | PA | Multiple trees down across Douglass Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:30 PM CT | 1 WNW Washington Twp | PA | Trees down in Barto. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:31 PM CT | Bally | PA | Trees down. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:34 PM CT | 1 NE New Hanover Twp | PA | Multiple trees down across New Hanover Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:35 PM CT | 3 NW Trappe | PA | Down tree in wires on West Ridge Pike at Swamp Pike. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:37 PM CT | 1 N Marlborough Twp | PA | Several trees down across Geryville Pike near Hoppenville Road. Picture sent in via Facebook. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:37 PM CT | Green Lane | PA | Down tree in wires on Gravel Pike. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:46 PM CT | 1 SSW West Rockhill Twp | PA | Multiple trees down in West Rockhill Township. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:47 PM CT | 1 ESE Souderton | PA | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 12, 2023 11:50 PM CT | 1 WSW Montgomeryville | PA | A 70 foot white pine tree was uprooted near the corner of Pecan Drive and Lansdale Ave in Lansdale. Photos received via social media. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 13, 2023 12:00 AM CT | 1 WSW Bedminster | PA | Multiple trees reported down in Bedminster Township. Time estimated from radar. |
| 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 12, 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 in the Lancaster, PA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lancaster, 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 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 7, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Lancaster, PA
Not sure whether the August 12, 2023 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, PA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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