Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, 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, 44 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 2,173 square miles and includes an estimated 798,171 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 775 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 288,492 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 716 sq mi | 280,948 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 775 sq mi | 288,492 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 420 sq mi | 154,383 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 180 sq mi | 56,119 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 63 sq mi | 15,513 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 17 sq mi | 2,631 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 85 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 301,757 single-family homes, 26,339 townhomes, and 127,614 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 109,644 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 94,905 | 11,923 | 54,015 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 109,644 | 9,500 | 49,427 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 61,859 | 4,103 | 19,891 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 26,791 | 616 | 2,809 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7,224 | 183 | 1,314 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,301 | 14 | 158 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 33 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. Union County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 4,735 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 65 cities near Charlotte, NC. Shelby, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 8,318 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 95 ZIP codes. ZIP 29379 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,274.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 5 public hail reports, 44 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | Shelby | NC | Dime to quarter sized Hail. Also strong wind. |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bessemer City | NC | Quarter sized hail. |
May 8, 2024 3:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NNE Cross Anchor | SC | Corrects time of previous hail report from 5 NNE Cross Anchor. Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute. |
May 8, 2024 3:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 NNE Cross Anchor | SC | Quarter size hail observed at the Tyger River Correctional Institute. |
May 8, 2024 3:39 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NW Carlisle | SC | Social media pictures of at least golf ball size hail in the Santuc area. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 1:53 PM CT | Monroe | NC | Several trees down in the Monroe area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:04 PM CT | Ellenboro | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees down in the Ellenboro area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:10 PM CT | Polkville | NC | 911 Call Center reported numerous trees and powerlines down across the Polkville area. | |
May 8, 2024 2:15 PM CT | 3 SE Kingstown | NC | A few trees snapped or uprooted. | |
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT | Shelby | NC | At least 2 trees down in Shelby. | |
May 8, 2024 2:22 PM CT | 1 NW Shelby | NC | Tree uprooted on Kingsbury St. | |
May 8, 2024 2:36 PM CT | 5 E Shelby | NC | Large tree and many large limbs blown down. | |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT | 2 NNW Gastonia | NC | Widespread wind damage across Gaston county. Trees down and power lines down in Kings Mountain area... Bessemer City... and western Gastonia. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | Gastonia | NC | Numerous power lines down and a few trees. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 N Gastonia | NC | Trees snapped in half and roof ripped off. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | Dallas | NC | Tree down on a house and car in Dallas. | |
May 8, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 2 NNW Gastonia | NC | *** 2 INJ *** Two individuals injured by falling trees near intersection of I-85 and US 321. | |
May 8, 2024 2:49 PM CT | Crouse | NC | Emergency Management reported numerous trees and power outages in the southwestern portion of Lincoln County. | |
May 8, 2024 2:52 PM CT | 1 E Gastonia | NC | *** 1 FATAL... 1 INJ *** Tree fell on an occupied vehicle at the intersection of S New Hope Rd and Dixon Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 2:55 PM CT | 1 WNW Belmont | NC | Movie screen at a drive-in theater destroyed. | |
May 8, 2024 3:05 PM CT | 2 SSW Center City Charl | NC | Trees down on Berkshire Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 3:05 PM CT | 3 ESE Paw Creek | NC | Tree down on Rowan Street. | |
May 8, 2024 3:08 PM CT | 4 NNE Center City Charl | NC | Roof damage to the UPS center. | |
May 8, 2024 3:15 PM CT | Earl | NC | A few trees down. | |
May 8, 2024 3:20 PM CT | 4 N Harrisburg | NC | A few trees down and power lines down near the Charlotte Motor Speedway. | |
May 8, 2024 3:35 PM CT | Carlisle | SC | 8-9 trees blown down near Carlisle. | |
May 8, 2024 3:35 PM CT | 3 NNW York | SC | A few trees blown down north of York. | |
May 8, 2024 3:36 PM CT | Fairview | NC | Trees down on utility equipment. | |
May 8, 2024 3:42 PM CT | 5 WNW Midland | NC | Tree down across Morrison Road. | |
May 8, 2024 3:45 PM CT | Chester | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Chester. County official reports many trees down across the county. | |
May 8, 2024 3:50 PM CT | 4 SSE Indian Land | SC | Spotter report of several trees down along Shelly Mullis road in Indian Land. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 3:53 PM CT | Monroe | NC | Corrects previous time of tstm wnd dmg report from Monroe. Several trees down in the Monroe area. | |
May 8, 2024 3:59 PM CT | 3 SSE Waxhaw | NC | A couple trees down in southern Union County. | |
May 8, 2024 4:00 PM CT | 4 S Plyler | NC | Widespread trees and powerlines down from Locust to Albemarle. | |
May 8, 2024 4:05 PM CT | Chester | SC | County official reports many trees down across the county. | |
May 8, 2024 4:12 PM CT | 2 ESE Lancaster | SC | SC highway patrol reported a tree in roadway at Flat Creek Road and McCowan Lane. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 4:20 PM CT | 2 ENE Lancaster Co Apt | SC | Trees and limbs down on power lines on South Lake Drive. | |
May 8, 2024 4:28 PM CT | 1 ESE Wadesboro | NC | Multiple trees down near the intersection of Hwy 74 and Hwy 52 in Wadesboro. | |
May 8, 2024 4:30 PM CT | Mount Gilead | NC | Widespread trees and powerlines down from Lake Tillery through Mt. Gilead into the Uwharrie National Forest. | |
May 8, 2024 5:05 PM CT | 7 SE Jefferson | SC | Chesterfield county dispatch reported trees down along Sandy Run Creek. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 5:17 PM CT | 3 SE Patrick | SC | Chesterfield county dispatch reported trees down along Patrick Society Hill Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:45 AM CT | Joanna | SC | Trees and utility lines downed along Hwy 66. | |
May 9, 2024 1:46 AM CT | 2 SW Whitmire | SC | Newberry County dispatch reported trees down at Kings Ln and Old Airport Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:52 AM CT | 3 SSE Whitmire | SC | Newberry County EM reported trees and powerlines down at Colonial Dr and SC 121. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 1:53 AM CT | 6 SSE Whitmire | SC | Newberry County EM reported a tree down at Indian Creek Rifle Range. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:37 AM CT | 1 S Liberty Hill | SC | Emergency Manager reports a downed tree on Singleton Creek Rd at Liberty Hill Rd blocking the roadway. | |
May 9, 2024 2:49 AM CT | 3 NW Westville | SC | Kershaw County EM reported a tree down blocking Flat Rock Rd at the Kershaw/Lancaster County line. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 9, 2024 2:49 AM CT | 3 NW Westville | SC | Kershaw County EM reported a tree down blocking roadway along Flat Rock Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 3:09 PM CT | 59 mph | 1 W Center City Charlot | NC | Measured on the WeatherSTEM station at Bank of America Stadium. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 2:00 PM CT | UNK | 1 NNW Polkville | NC | This tornado touched down along Polkville Road... just on the north side of Polkville... where several trees were uprooted. The tornado moved southeast across Casar Road where additional trees were uprooted and snapped. Tree damage continued along W Stage Coach Trail as the tornado moved through the Lawndale area. The tornado crossed Fallston Road just south of Fallston where more tree damage was noted. The tornado reached peak intensity as it approached and moved through Cherryville... uprooting and snapping numerous trees. The greatest area of damage was observed near the intersection of Helton Road and Greenway Ave where dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado took another turn to the southeast and downed several more trees near Tryon School Road and Dameron Road. The tornado lifted in a wooded area along Abel Road. |
May 8, 2024 2:40 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Gastonia | NC | *** 2 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NW Gastonia. This tornado touched down near West Davidson Ave snapping several trees. The tornado quickly moved to the east and crossed US Highway 321 near the I-85 interchange... reaching peak intensity. Two people were injured by falling trees near that intersection. Several buildings sustained minor roof damage... multiple power poles were snapped... and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped in a wooded area/Sims Legion Park. The tornado snapped additional trees as it crossed I-85 and moved through East Gastonia. Numerous trees were downed or snapped as the tornado moved through East Gastonia along with a warehouse sustaining roof damage. The tornado continued to produce tree damage as it moved through the Lowell area and crossed the South Fork Catawba River. Several more trees were downed in Belmont before the tornado lifted near Oak Street in the Springwood Community. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 8, 2024 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 12, 2023 through May 7, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 7, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
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