Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 4 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The May 7, 2024 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 111 square miles and includes an estimated 16,888 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 40 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 7,695 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 30 sq mi | 2,793 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 40 sq mi | 6,049 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 36 sq mi | 7,695 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5 sq mi | 351 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2024 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 9,165 single-family homes, 216 townhomes, and 1,590 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 4,309 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,526 | 28 | 134 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,174 | 81 | 589 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,309 | 104 | 865 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 156 | 3 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2024 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Durham, NC region. Pittsylvania County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 3,161 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 3 cities near Durham, NC. Reidsville, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 4,081 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2024 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2024 Durham, NC hail map spans 7 ZIP codes. ZIP 24540 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,912.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2024 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 4 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 ESE Reidsville | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 4:11 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 S Wentworth | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 6:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NW Westover Hills | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 6:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Danville City | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:13 PM CT | 1 ENE Reidsville | NC | Large limbs down across yard. | |
May 7, 2024 6:58 PM CT | 3 NNE Intelligence | NC | Tree downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Lakeview Drive and Fairway Drive. | |
May 7, 2024 7:37 PM CT | 4 NW Camp Springs | NC | Tree downed by thunderstorm winds near the intersection of Rockingham Lake Road and Competition Court. |
| 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 7, 2024 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the May 7, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 31, 2023 through Sep 8, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 8, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the May 7, 2024 Durham, 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 Durham, NC 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 7, 2024 Durham, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 7, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Durham, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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