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 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 13, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map
The May 13, 2024 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 2,595 square miles and includes an estimated 1,398,977 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,131 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 716,233 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,008 sq mi | 565,928 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,131 sq mi | 716,233 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 378 sq mi | 107,786 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 65 sq mi | 8,035 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 13 sq mi | 995 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 13, 2024 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 531,076 single-family homes, 23,478 townhomes, and 219,077 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 271,073 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 210,549 | 8,688 | 97,883 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 271,073 | 13,585 | 111,458 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 46,120 | 1,081 | 6,736 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,994 | 104 | 2,664 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 340 | 20 | 336 |
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Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 13, 2024 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Houston, TX region. Harris County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 270,837 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 62 cities near Houston, TX. Galveston, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 12,186 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 13, 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 13, 2024 Houston, TX hail map spans 121 ZIP codes. ZIP 77550 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,422.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 13, 2024 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2024 5:09 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 ENE Texas City | TX | Mesonet station XLEV Levee. |
May 13, 2024 5:18 PM CT | 62 mph | 13 E Bayou Vista | TX | Buoy station GNJT2 Galveston Bay Entrance... North Jetty... T. |
| 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 13, 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 13, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 1, 2024 through May 12, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 12, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX
Not sure whether the May 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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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