Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wilmington, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 11 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 Wilmington, NC Hail Map
The May 8, 2024 hail swath map for Wilmington, NC covers approximately 934 square miles and includes an estimated 32,090 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 389 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 19,371 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 386 sq mi | 19,371 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 389 sq mi | 8,916 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 98 sq mi | 1,955 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 36 sq mi | 947 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 12 sq mi | 311 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 14 sq mi | 590 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2024 hail swath map area for Wilmington, NC, HailGeeks estimates 16,061 single-family homes, 253 townhomes, and 1,356 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 10,380 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,380 | 206 | 1,178 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,197 | 43 | 166 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 758 | 4 | 7 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 359 | 0 | 3 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 134 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 233 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2024 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Wilmington, NC region. Brunswick County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,578 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Wilmington, NC. Sandyfield, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 119 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2024 Wilmington, NC hail map spans 30 ZIP codes. ZIP 28456 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,006.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2024 hail map for Wilmington, NC currently list 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 5:16 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 NW Riegelwood | NC | Golfball sized hail near intersection of NC Highway 11 and NC Highway 87. |
May 8, 2024 6:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 SW Riegelwood | NC | Golfball sized hail just west of the intersection between NC Highway 87 and US Highways 74/76. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2024 6:02 PM CT | 2 ESE Hope Mills | NC | tree down on Southern Blvd. | |
May 8, 2024 6:05 PM CT | 1 SE Barker Ten Mile | NC | Large tree down in the intersection of Bee Gee Rd and Meadow Rd. Caller also said there were widespread tree limbs down in the area. | |
May 8, 2024 6:09 PM CT | 4 W Jerome | NC | Tree Down at intersection of Pine Tree Rd and River Rd. | |
May 8, 2024 6:10 PM CT | 6 WSW Cedar Creek | NC | Report of a tree down near Sand Hill Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 6:14 PM CT | 3 SSW Dublin | NC | Tree down at 3023 NC Highway 410 | |
May 8, 2024 6:17 PM CT | 3 SSW Dublin | NC | Tree down at intersection of NC highway 410 and Pleasant Grove Church Road. | |
May 8, 2024 6:20 PM CT | Stedman | NC | Tree reported down in Stedman. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 6:27 PM CT | 8 ESE Jerome | NC | Tree down near intersection of Gum Spring Road and NC Highway 242. | |
May 8, 2024 6:58 PM CT | 1 SSE Potters Hill | NC | Tri-County Electric COOP reports 79 customers without power between Beulaville and Potters Hill. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 6:58 PM CT | 2 NE Beulaville | NC | Corrects location from previous tstm wnd dmg report. Tri-County Electric COOP reports 79 customers without power between Beulaville and Potters Hill. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 8, 2024 7:40 PM CT | 1 N Loco Vfd | NC | Multiple power outages reported by Jones-Onslow Electrical Co-op. |
| 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 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Wilmington, NC region as the May 8, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 26, 2023 through May 7, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 7, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wilmington, NC
Not sure whether the May 8, 2024 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 8, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Wilmington, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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