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View the free hail map with reports for Reading, PA from September 7, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score

Moderate

Storm Impact

Complete

Event Status

Sep 7, 2023

Event Date

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The Reading, PA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 9 public hail reports, 54 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 7, 2023 event.

Region: Reading, PA

September 7, 2023

Hail swath map preview for Reading, PA on September 7, 2023

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Max Hail

1.50"

Mapped estimated hail size

Public Hail Reports

9

Largest report: 1.25"

Public Wind Reports

54

Reports near map area

Tornado Reports

0

Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Reading, PA Hail Map

The September 7, 2023 hail swath map for Reading, PA covers approximately 2,097 square miles and includes an estimated 741,436 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 869 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 298,749 people.

Mapped Impact Area

2,097 sq mi

Largest band: 0.50-0.75"

Population Inside Footprint

741,436

Highest population band: < 0.50"

Mapped Hail Band	Impact Area	Population
< 0.50"	790 sq mi	298,749
0.50-0.75"	869 sq mi	293,512
0.75-1.00"	299 sq mi	109,130
1.00-1.25"	109 sq mi	31,013
1.25-1.50"	25 sq mi	8,608
1.50-1.75"	5 sq mi	424

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Reading, PA, HailGeeks estimates 247,561 single-family homes, 85,551 townhomes, and 79,637 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 100,152 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes

247,561

Largest band: < 0.50"

Townhomes

85,551

Largest band: 0.50-0.75"

Multifamily Properties

79,637

Largest band: < 0.50"

Mapped Hail Band	Single-Family	Townhomes	Multifamily
< 0.50"	100,152	31,735	32,719
0.50-0.75"	99,500	35,196	31,155
0.75-1.00"	35,075	14,509	11,731
1.00-1.25"	10,134	2,672	3,098
1.25-1.50"	2,511	1,436	924
1.50-1.75"	189	3	10

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map

Hail from the September 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 26 counties in the Reading, PA region. York County, PA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 53,053 single-family homes inside the swath.

York CountyPA

53K homes in the hail path

Berks CountyPA

34K homes in the hail path

Lehigh CountyPA

20K homes in the hail path

Dauphin CountyPA

38K homes in the hail path

Chester CountyPA

15K homes in the hail path

Northampton CountyPA

13K homes in the hail path

Lancaster CountyPA

11K homes in the hail path

Columbia CountyPA

3K homes in the hail path

Lycoming CountyPA

167 homes in the hail path

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Reading, PA Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 149 cities near Reading, PA. Rutherford, PA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,079 single-family homes exposed.

RutherfordPA

2K homes in the hail path

HummelstownPA

2K homes in the hail path

1K homes in the hail path

1K homes in the hail path

860 homes in the hail path

791 homes in the hail path

New MarketPA

431 homes in the hail path

409 homes in the hail path

ShoemakersvillePA

390 homes in the hail path

TrevortonPA

378 homes in the hail path

DaubervillePA

376 homes in the hail path

Kutztown UniversityPA

374 homes in the hail path

Showing 12 of 149 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Reading, PA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 7, 2023 Reading, PA hail map spans 181 ZIP codes. ZIP 17315 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,793.

17315Weigelstown, PA

3K homes in the hail path

17370York Haven, PA

2K homes in the hail path

19529Kempton, PA

897 homes in the hail path

17057Middletown, PA

4K homes in the hail path

17070New Cumberland, PA

4K homes in the hail path

17319Valley Green, PA

3K homes in the hail path

19530Kutztown, PA

3K homes in the hail path

17104Harrisburg, PA

2K homes in the hail path

17113Steelton, PA

2K homes in the hail path

17339Lewisberry, PA

1K homes in the hail path

19541Dauberville, PA

1K homes in the hail path

19330Cochranville, PA

1K homes in the hail path

Showing 12 of 181 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 7, 2023 hail map for Reading, PA currently list 9 public hail reports, 54 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & Time	Hail Size	City	State	Description
September 7, 2023 12:17 PM CT	1.00 in	1 SSW Kutztown	PA	Trained Spotter reports quarter sized hail with dime size mixing in on Kutztown University campus.
September 7, 2023 12:25 PM CT	1.25 in	Kutztown	PA	Trained Spotter reports 1.25 inch hail in Kutztown.
September 7, 2023 12:40 PM CT	1.00 in	2 S Weisenberg Twp	PA	Picture sent in of Quarter-sized hail in New Smithville... PA. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 1:42 PM CT	1.25 in	4 N Knowlton Twp	NJ	Pictures sent in of quarter to half dollar sized hail. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 2:19 PM CT	1.00 in	Duncannon	PA	Broadcast partner reports 1 inch hail in Duncannon.
September 7, 2023 2:25 PM CT	1.00 in	Hazleton	PA	No National Weather Service description provided.
September 7, 2023 2:33 PM CT	1.00 in	4 NE Millers	MD	A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) and quarter size hail was measured by a Co-op Observer in Millers.
September 7, 2023 5:05 PM CT	1.00 in	Coatesville	PA	Picture of 1 inch hail measured in Coatesville. Time estimated.
September 7, 2023 6:00 PM CT	1.00 in	4 ENE Norrisville	MD	Trees and branches blew down and nickel to quarter size hail was observed at Fawn View Farm on Onion Road in Pylesville.

Date & Time	Wind Speed	City	State	Description
September 7, 2023 1:16 PM CT		2 SSW Liverpool	PA	Trees and wires just off of Hunters Valley Road.
September 7, 2023 1:19 PM CT		Hamburg	PA	Trees and Wires down in Hamburg. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 2:25 PM CT		Manchester	MD	Carroll County Public Schools had delayed dismissal due to roads closed from fallen trees and wires.
September 7, 2023 2:27 PM CT		3 NNW Elysburg	PA	Spotter reports large amounts of tree debris across state route 54.
September 7, 2023 2:34 PM CT		1 NW Conyngham	PA	Trees and wires down.
September 7, 2023 2:40 PM CT		Minersville	PA	Multiple trees and wires down in Minersville.
September 7, 2023 2:45 PM CT		3 SSW Slocum	PA	Numerous trees down.
September 7, 2023 2:50 PM CT		3 S Codorus	PA	Trees and wires down on Rocky Road in Manheim Twp.
September 7, 2023 2:55 PM CT		3 SSE Wellsville	PA	Trees and wires down on Conewago Road in Dover Twp.
September 7, 2023 3:05 PM CT		1 ESE Glen Lyon	PA	Trees and wires down.
September 7, 2023 3:06 PM CT		Highspire	PA	Trees and wires down in Highspire.
September 7, 2023 3:25 PM CT		3 NNW Annville	PA	Trees down blocking Swatara Drive in East Hanover Twp.
September 7, 2023 3:28 PM CT		1 WSW Cornwall	PA	Large tree down blocking the on ramp to Route 72.
September 7, 2023 3:30 PM CT		1 ENE Harper Tavern	PA	Trees on wires.
September 7, 2023 3:30 PM CT		3 SSE Norrisville	MD	Trees blew down around White Hall and Norrisville... including in the 4500 block of Amos Road.
September 7, 2023 3:44 PM CT		2 SSW Millersville	PA	Trees and wires down along Melvin Drive.
September 7, 2023 3:57 PM CT		2 NW Lancaster	PA	Trees down on wires along Manheim Pike at the Lancaster city line.
September 7, 2023 4:01 PM CT		Wernersville	PA	Delayed report... Large tree down partially blocking one lane of Penn Avenue in Wernersville. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:03 PM CT		3 NW Drums	PA	Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
September 7, 2023 4:12 PM CT		2 S Weisenberg Twp	PA	JCPL reports tree damage resulting in power outages along Weisenberg Church Road near New Smithville. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:13 PM CT		3 SE New Holland	PA	Trees and wires down along Lowry Road in Earl Twp.
September 7, 2023 4:13 PM CT		3 SE New Holland	PA	Wires down on road.
September 7, 2023 4:15 PM CT		3 W Bynum	MD	Trees blew down between Bynum and Bel Air... including near the intersection of High Point Road and MD-23 East-West Highway.
September 7, 2023 4:20 PM CT		2 SW Lowhill Twp	PA	JCPL reports tree damage resulting in power outages along Weisenberg Church Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:23 PM CT		2 NNW New Tripoli	PA	Downed tree in wires. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:23 PM CT		Heidelberg Twp	PA	Downed tree on wires at Werleys Corner Road and Bake Oven Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:27 PM CT		3 SSE South Heidelberg	PA	Tree limbs down on wires on Vinemont Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:34 PM CT		North Whitehall Twp	PA	Several reports of large branches and power lines down in North Whitehall Township. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:34 PM CT		1 S Kunkletown	PA	Trees and power lines down on Lower Smith Gap Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:34 PM CT		3 SW Fountain Hill	PA	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SW Fountain Hill. Downed tree on wires. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT		2 SE Rossland	PA	Trees and power lines down on Upper Smith Gap Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT		2 E Salisbury Twp	PA	Downed tree branches and power lines at Oakhurst Drive and Old Bethlehem Pike. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:40 PM CT		Tatamy	PA	Large pine tree snapped from strong outflow winds. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:42 PM CT		Tatamy	PA	Picture of a large tree snapped on Broad Street in Tatamy associated with gust front. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:42 PM CT		Saylorsburg	PA	Downed tree in wires on Hamilton S near Saylorsburg. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:43 PM CT		1 WSW Williams Twp	PA	Tree down in wires at Raubsville Road and Deemer Road from strong outflow winds.Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT		1 NW Fountain Hill	PA	Large Maple tree down. Snapped across trunk. Minor house damage. Telecom wires down. Power lines unaffected.
September 7, 2023 4:46 PM CT		3 W Harmony	NJ	Large branches... trees... and power lines down and burning near River Road and Harmony Station Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:46 PM CT		2 S Beersville	PA	Downed tree limbs and power lines on Old Carriage Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT		2 NE Martins Creek	PA	Tree down in wires on PA 611 at Mount Pleasant Road from strong outflow winds. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT		1 S Arlington Heights	PA	Several reports of downed trees on wires. Roads include BUSINESS ROUTE 209... HAMILTON EAST RD... BROWN ST... LOWER MAIN ST... HAMILTON SOUTH RD... WEST MAIN ST... SOUTH COURTLAND ST... NORTH COURTLAND ST... and MILFORD RD. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:51 PM CT		1 SSE Stroudsburg	PA	Downed tree in wires on Cherry Valley Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 4:57 PM CT		1 SE Hernyville	PA	PA-191 in Monroe Country is closed in both directions... between the intersections of Creek Road (PA-447) in Stroud Township and PA-715 in Paradise Township... due to a downed tree in wires.
September 7, 2023 5:00 PM CT		1 SSE Stroudsburg	PA	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SSE Stroudsburg. Downed tree in wires on Cherry Valley Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 5:01 PM CT		2 SE Smithfield Twp	PA	Downed tree in wires on Hollow Road. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 5:21 PM CT		2 SSE Spry	PA	Trees and wires down across Iron Stone Hill Road in York Twp.
September 7, 2023 5:24 PM CT		1 NNW Upper Milford Twp	PA	Downed trees on wires on MAIN RD... BRUNNER RD... VERA CRUZ RD... and ST PETERS RD. Time estimated from radar.
September 7, 2023 5:27 PM CT		1 S Hackettstown	NJ	Trained spotter reports 2 trees with wires down on Mitchell Road in Hackettstown.
September 7, 2023 5:28 PM CT		1 NE Hackettstown	NJ	Trained spotter reports of wires down on Louis Ln in Hackettstown.
September 7, 2023 5:54 PM CT		East Prospect	PA	Wires down on South Main Street of East Prospect Borough near West Ridge Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
September 7, 2023 6:00 PM CT		4 ENE Norrisville	MD	Trees and branches blew down and nickel to quarter size hail was observed at Fawn View Farm on Onion Road in Pylesville.
September 7, 2023 6:12 PM CT		1 N Millersville	PA	Wires down on Richmond Road. Time estimated by radar.
September 7, 2023 2:33 PM CT	58 mph	4 NE Millers	MD	A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) and quarter size hail was measured by a Co-op Observer in Millers.
September 7, 2023 4:46 PM CT	61 mph	Forks Twp	PA	Trained spotter measures wind gust of 61mph with anemometer in Forks Twp associated with Gust Front. Time estimated.

Showing 9 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 7, 2023 Reading, 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 Reading, PA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Reading, PA region as the September 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 27, 2023 through Aug 12, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 12, 2023.

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Local Hail Review Options Near Reading, PA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 7, 2023 Reading, PA hail event.

How big was the hail in Reading, PA on September 7, 2023?

Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Reading, PA area on September 7, 2023.

How accurate is this Reading, 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 September 7, 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 Reading, 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 Reading, PA hail area?

An estimated 741,436 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,097 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 September 7, 2023 Reading, PA event, public storm report tables currently list 9 hail reports, 54 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.

Can I use this Reading, 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 Reading, PA area — what should I do?

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