Hail Swath Map Preview
The Hickory, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 5 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 20, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Hickory, NC Hail Map
The April 20, 2024 hail swath map for Hickory, NC covers approximately 187 square miles and includes an estimated 68,352 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 68 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 31,690 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 68 sq mi | 31,690 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 58 sq mi | 21,142 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 32 sq mi | 7,930 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 20 sq mi | 5,114 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 sq mi | 1,860 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1 sq mi | 143 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 473 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 20, 2024 hail swath map area for Hickory, NC, HailGeeks estimates 20,724 single-family homes, 2,024 townhomes, and 18,083 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 8,400 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,400 | 1,192 | 10,061 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,009 | 643 | 6,539 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,210 | 94 | 741 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,081 | 51 | 535 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 766 | 41 | 189 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 196 | 3 | 18 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 20, 2024 Hickory, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Hail from the April 20, 2024 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Hickory, NC region. York County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 11,179 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near Hickory, NC. York, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,099 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 20, 2024 Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 20, 2024 Hickory, NC hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 29745 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,632.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 20, 2024 hail map for Hickory, NC currently list 5 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 20, 2024 2:28 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 E Blacksburg | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2024 3:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNW York | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2024 3:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Rock Hill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2024 3:30 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 SSE Rock Hill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2024 3:30 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 SSE Rock Hill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 20, 2024 2:40 PM CT | 2 N Ranlo | NC | Tree on structure on Dallas Spencer Mountain Rd. | |
April 20, 2024 3:00 PM CT | 1 NNE York | SC | Multiple power lines down in the city of York. | |
April 20, 2024 3:20 PM CT | 4 WNW Rock Hill | SC | Several large downed trees on Madeline Dr. | |
April 20, 2024 3:21 PM CT | 1 S Rock Hill | SC | Multiple sources report widespread tree damage throughout Rock Hill... with some trees down on structures. The awning of a gas station was also collapsed. Damage is most concentrated along Highway 901 and Saluda St just south and west of the center of the city. | |
April 20, 2024 3:25 PM CT | 3 SW Rock Hill | SC | Two 100 ft towers destroyed. Large trees snapped. | |
April 20, 2024 3:25 PM CT | 2 NNW Rock Hill | SC | Trees blocking roadway. | |
April 20, 2024 3:25 PM CT | 4 WSW Rock Hill | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Mcconnells. Considerable tree damage along McConnells highway. Several large trees fell on the highway. | |
April 20, 2024 3:03 PM CT | 90 mph | 1 WNW York | SC | An intense severe thunderstorm impacted portions of York County on the afternoon of Saturday... April 20th. This storm produced a swath of extensive wind damage extending from the city of York to the city of Rock Hill and continuing to the Lancaster County line. Winds within this corridor were estimated to be between 70-90 mph... which downed large numbers of trees and power lines. Structural damage also occurred to a number of residences and businesses including collapsed gas station canopies... roof damage... blown out windows... and facade/siding damage. The storm also produced very large hail ranging from 2-2.75 inches (hen egg to baseball size). The combination of high winds and very large hail resulted in wind-driven hail that further exacerbated damage to structures... vehicles and trees. |
| 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 April 20, 2024 Hickory, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Hickory, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hickory, NC region as the April 20, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 26, 2023 through Oct 20, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Oct 20, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Hickory, NC
Not sure whether the April 20, 2024 Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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