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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 17049

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 17049 from June 10, 1983 through July 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 17049 · 1983–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 17049

2 reports
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1.50″ hail
May 29, 2019
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Mcalisterville, PA
1.75″ hail
Jun 10, 1983
3:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 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 17049

23 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 8, 2025
5:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on wires on 200 block Hower Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down near the intersection of Thompson Road and Route 35 North.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in and around McAlisterville along Town Ridge Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON WIRES. OTHER REPORTS OF TREES ACROSS ROADS REPORTED IN JUNIATA COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2017
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2017
7:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AND TREES ON WIRES IN NORTHERN JUNIATA COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2017
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. NUMEROUS OTHER TREES DOWN OVER THE NORTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcalisterville, PA
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2016
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mcalisterville, PA
58 mph
Apr 28, 2011
2:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds estimated near 60 mph knocked down trees in McAlisterville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mc Alisterville, PA
58 mph
Jul 20, 2008
4:28 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Juniata County emergency management reported trees down in Bannerville.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNW Cocolamus, PA
58 mph
Jun 8, 2007
7:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Juniata county Emergency Manager reported numerous wires and trees down in McAlisterville.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Mc Alisterville, PA
58 mph
Jul 2, 2006
3:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Alisterville, PA
58 mph
May 30, 2006
11:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down large tree limbs along route 235 between McAlisterville and Thompsontown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Alisterville, PA
58 mph
Jul 27, 2005
1:52 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees in McAlisterville.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Alisterville, PA
63 mph
May 14, 2005
6:25 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused a downburst wind gust estimated at 55 to 60 mph that blew off a substantial portion of the roof of a restaurant located just to the west of McAlisterville on Route 35. Some tree branches were also downed nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mc Alisterville, 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 17049

2 reports
UNK category
Aug 12, 2017
7:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED FROM NWS SURVEY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Mcalisterville, PA
EF2 category
May 23, 2011
4:23 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 17049
Juniata County · 8,010 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The NWS State College confirmed a EF2 tornado near Kellerville in Juniata County. The tornado touched down around 1723 EDT about 1/4 mile west of 1332 Kellerville Road and traveled east approximately 5 miles before lifting just east of 7 Stars Road around 1731 EDT.||The tornado laid a pattern in a hay field before crossing Kellerville Road where it toppling a concrete silo which fell on and obliterated a cow barn, killing 7 dairy cows. The house south of the barn at 1332 Kellerville Road had the entire roof and attic portion blown off and was shifted on its foundation. Several outbuildings and sheds on the property were also obliterated. The debris and tornado moved southeastward with visible tree damage on the hill.||The tornado did considerable damage to a hamlet along Evendale Hill Road. A house at 3009 Evendale Hill Road lost its entire roof and attic and was shifted about 6 inches to north causing the north facing basement wall to bulge out. Roof materials and personal items from the attic were blown into trees and up the road to the north. The tornado ripped up and snapped virtually all trees along the hill behind the house and farm. Several outbuildings were damaged and a neighboring house was damaged. |The tornado continued to the east, snapping trees and causing minor to moderate damage to other houses and outbuildings along the path. Older sheds and farm outbuildings along this track sustained major damage or were destroyed. Near the end of its track, the tornado tore apart a garage attached to a recently built house at 2787 Seven Stars Road. The house itself was also shifted on its foundation. The resident of this home heard a loud noise and witnessed the tornado in the valley heading towards him and took cover. The tornado dissipated to the east of this home, in a wooded area to the west of Peanut Road.||Overall, this tornado produced an approximate 4.7-mile-long swath of nearly continuous damage. The damage indicators were consistent with peak winds between 115 and 130 mph. Overall, a total of 7 homes sustained damage ranging from minor to major, and 15 barns and outbuildings either severely damaged or completely destroyed. There were no injuries or fatalities.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .5 ENE Cocolamus, 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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ZIP 17049 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,152
Households1,178
Housing units1,304
Income
Median household income$66,792
$100k+ households40.5%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,059
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily83
Large multifamily82
Mobile homes80
Housing mix
Single-family share81.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share12.7%
Mobile-home share6.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied795
Renter-occupied383
Vacant units126
Home value & age
Median home value$209,600
Owner homes $300k+31.5%
Owner homes $500k+6.0%
Owner homes $750k+5.9%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,045
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 17049 have on record?

Our records show 2 hail, 23 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 17049, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 17049?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 17049 is 1.75″. It was reported near McAlisterville, PA on June 10, 1983.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 17049 — 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 17049 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 17049 — 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 17049 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 17049 — 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 17049 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 17049 — 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 17049, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 17049, 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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