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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 16601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 16601 from July 7, 1991 through July 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
1
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
0.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 16601 · 1991–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 16601

1 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 9, 1992
1:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, PA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 16601

33 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 19, 2026
12:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on a house between Elberta and Altoona.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nne Canoe Creek State, PA
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on wires near intersection of Davis Road and Gwin Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Altoona, PA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires and telephone poles knocked down with three barn roofs blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Sinking Valley, PA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of a tree down on a residence on 7th Avenue. Multiple trees and wires down across Altoona.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Altoona, PA
59 mph
Mar 16, 2025
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PADOT RWIS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bellwood, PA
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
6:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down @ Kettle and Wenrich Access Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Altoona, PA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
5:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN TYRONE TWP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sinking Valley, PA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
5:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN ALONG KETTLE ROAD. POWER POLES SNAPPED NEAR BLACKIE LANE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Canoe Creek State, PA
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN ALLEGHENY TWP/SUGAR RUN RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Horseshoe Curve, PA
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2022
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF LOWER SKELP RD AND E PLEASANT VALLEY BLVD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Tipton, PA
UNK mph
Oct 27, 2021
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM HORSESHOE CURVE. LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. MICROBURST DAMAGE. DETERMINED BY NWS STORM SURVEY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseshoe Curve, PA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2021
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseshoe Curve, PA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2021
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Altoona, PA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2021
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Altoona, PA
UNK mph
Oct 22, 2021
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM HORSESHOE CURVE. LARGE TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Horseshoe Curve, PA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 16601

1 reports
F1 category
Jul 19, 1996
11:10 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 16601
Blair County · 40,024 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Shortly after 11:00 a.m. EST, an F1 tornado touched down northeast of Altoona approximately 1 mile northwest of Sickles Corner on Brush Mountain. This tornado moved southeast taking down a swath of trees and causing minor damage to homes along a 1.5 mile path before ending one half mile southeast of Sickles Corner. The path width averaged about one half mile wide. This storm was the fourth in the family of tornadoes that had crossed Clarion, Jefferson, Indiana, Clearfield and Cambria counties.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Sickles Corner, PA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 16601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population33,426
Households13,524
Housing units14,992
Income
Median household income$55,504
$100k+ households34.3%
$150k+ households12.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,730
Attached single-family553
Small multifamily1,934
Large multifamily1,288
Mobile homes481
Housing mix
Single-family share71.6%
Attached-home share3.7%
Multifamily share21.5%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,368
Renter-occupied4,156
Vacant units1,468
Home value & age
Median home value$138,900
Owner homes $300k+12.0%
Owner homes $500k+2.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1949
Older-home share84.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,050
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 16601 have on record?

Our records show 1 hail, 33 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 16601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 16601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 16601 is 0.75″. It was reported near Juniata Gap, PA on September 9, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 16601 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 16601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 16601 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 16601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 16601 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 16601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 16601 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 16601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 16601, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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