Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 4 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 2,094 square miles and includes an estimated 294,503 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 661 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 1.00-1.25" hail band with 64,921 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 438 sq mi | 48,927 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 661 sq mi | 62,875 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 446 sq mi | 63,712 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 276 sq mi | 64,921 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 183 sq mi | 47,534 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 64 sq mi | 5,568 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 23 sq mi | 791 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 98 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 77 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 131,743 single-family homes, 2,965 townhomes, and 30,626 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 30,172 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 21,568 | 530 | 2,827 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 28,080 | 389 | 4,006 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 30,172 | 909 | 5,246 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 25,968 | 704 | 9,819 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 22,471 | 404 | 8,386 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,903 | 23 | 289 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 462 | 6 | 42 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 66 | 0 | 5 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 53 | 0 | 6 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Limestone County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 25,243 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 40 cities near Decatur, AL. Huntsville, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 48,925 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2024 Decatur, AL 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 Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Decatur, AL hail map spans 75 ZIP codes. ZIP 35611 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,439.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 4 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 8:47 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SE Athens | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2024 8:59 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSW Harvest | AL | Nickel to quarter size hail at Yarborough and Old Railroad Bed Rd. |
May 8, 2024 9:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SSE Harvest | AL | Quarter size hail in Monrovia. |
May 8, 2024 9:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 SSE Moores Mill | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 8:02 PM CT | 9 SW Petersburg | TN | Numerous trees down near Roger Monk Rd. Possible tornado. | |
May 8, 2024 8:23 PM CT | 12 WSW Fayetteville | TN | Numerous Trees down and barn damage near Blanch Rd. Possible tornado. | |
May 8, 2024 8:50 PM CT | 10 S Fayetteville | TN | Trees down in the Old Quick Rd and South Patrick Rd area. | |
May 8, 2024 9:05 PM CT | 3 N Madison | AL | Large limb on house in Stallion Run neighborhood. | |
May 8, 2024 9:09 PM CT | 3 NNE Madison | AL | Trees down and one on a house near Oakland Trace. Possible tornado. | |
May 8, 2024 9:11 PM CT | 3 NE Madison | AL | Numerous trees down in the Highland Lakes and Creekwood areas. | |
May 8, 2024 11:08 PM CT | 2 N Scottsboro | AL | Damage to a business roof... doors... and sign. |
| 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 8, 2024 Decatur, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Decatur, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Decatur, AL region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Dec 9, 2023 through May 7, 2024, 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 May 7, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the May 8, 2024 Decatur, AL 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 Decatur, AL 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 8, 2024 Decatur, AL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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