Hail Swath Map Preview
The Houston, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 2, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map
The May 2, 2024 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 2,458 square miles and includes an estimated 1,036,830 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 951 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 450,335 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 746 sq mi | 272,775 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 951 sq mi | 450,335 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 314 sq mi | 178,582 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 214 sq mi | 100,539 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 103 sq mi | 22,950 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 88 sq mi | 10,782 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 32 sq mi | 678 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10 sq mi | 189 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 2, 2024 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 407,203 single-family homes, 12,039 townhomes, and 106,347 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 175,580 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 104,720 | 2,782 | 28,839 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 175,580 | 5,767 | 48,460 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 71,820 | 1,803 | 17,755 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 39,779 | 1,301 | 10,211 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10,036 | 307 | 715 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4,911 | 76 | 365 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 288 | 2 | 2 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 69 | 1 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 2, 2024 Houston, TX hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 2, 2024 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Houston, TX region. Montgomery County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 134,094 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 30 cities near Houston, TX. Houston, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 101,167 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 2, 2024 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 2, 2024 Houston, TX hail map spans 71 ZIP codes. ZIP 77327 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,261.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 2, 2024 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2024 3:55 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNE Cypress | TX | Between 0.75 to 1 inch hail. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 2, 2024 8:23 AM CT | 1 ESE Kingwood | TX | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 ESE Kingwood. Strong thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree in a residential neighborhood of Kingwood. | |
May 2, 2024 9:03 AM CT | 3 SE Chateau Woods | TX | Report of a fallen tree over a school bus as well as fences knocked down at Birnham Woods Drive near Elan Blvd. | |
May 2, 2024 9:20 AM CT | 5 E Kingwood | TX | Trailer flipped over at RV Park. | |
May 2, 2024 9:30 AM CT | 3 WSW Porter Heights | TX | Social media pictures show downed trees and wooden fences damaged near Imperial Promenade Drive and HWY 99. | |
May 2, 2024 10:23 AM CT | 1 ESE Kingwood | TX | Strong thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree in a residential neighborhood of Kingwood. | |
May 2, 2024 11:05 AM CT | 64 mph | 2 NW Cypress | TX | Weatherflow station reported a 64 mph wind gust. |
| 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 May 2, 2024 Houston, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Houston, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Houston, TX region as the May 2, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 8, 2024 through May 1, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 1, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX
Not sure whether the May 2, 2024 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 May 2, 2024 Houston, TX event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Houston, TX region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the May 2, 2024 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 2, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Houston, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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