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, 27 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map
The May 16, 2024 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 2,246 square miles and includes an estimated 1,771,826 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 826 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 546,472 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 706 sq mi | 535,732 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 826 sq mi | 546,472 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 495 sq mi | 446,205 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 193 sq mi | 194,587 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 25 sq mi | 48,830 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2024 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 614,005 single-family homes, 41,199 townhomes, and 379,655 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 185,367 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 169,458 | 15,470 | 150,271 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 185,367 | 13,783 | 126,196 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 160,203 | 8,495 | 79,923 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 76,657 | 2,816 | 21,997 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 22,320 | 635 | 1,268 |
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Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2024 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Houston, TX region. Harris County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 472,240 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 49 cities near Houston, TX. Houston, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 354,981 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 16, 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 16, 2024 Houston, TX hail map spans 110 ZIP codes. ZIP 77433 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 29,437.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2024 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 0 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 2 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 16, 2024 5:45 PM CT | Pine Island | TX | Trees down. Social media. | |
May 16, 2024 5:45 PM CT | 1 NE Prairie View | TX | Trees down. | |
May 16, 2024 5:55 PM CT | 8 SSW Waller | TX | Roof damage to newly built home. | |
May 16, 2024 6:00 PM CT | 1 S Katy | TX | Trees downed. | |
May 16, 2024 6:00 PM CT | 4 E Waller | TX | Roof damage Kermier Rd and Pine Tree Lane. Debris multiple directions. | |
May 16, 2024 6:10 PM CT | 7 SW Cypress | TX | Transmission lines down. | |
May 16, 2024 6:10 PM CT | 6 WNW Honey Island | TX | Corrects previous flash flood report from 6 WNW Honey Island. HAM reports large tree down across FM 1293 in Honey Island. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 6:15 PM CT | Jersey Village | TX | Multiple trees down. | |
May 16, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 4 SSE Aldine | TX | Large trees down I45 & Parker Rd. | |
May 16, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 3 N Houston | TX | *** 4 FATAL *** 4 confirmed fatalities and 1 unconfirmed fatality across different locations across the Houston metro area from fallen trees and a crane incident. | |
May 16, 2024 6:39 PM CT | 4 W Jacinto City | TX | Multiple trees down. Denver Harbor area. | |
May 16, 2024 6:41 PM CT | 2 NE Jacinto City | TX | Widespread trees downed across the area. Homes damaged throughout the neighborhood. | |
May 16, 2024 6:43 PM CT | 1 SE Houston | TX | Numerous windows blown out downtown skyscrapers. | |
May 16, 2024 7:00 PM CT | 3 SW Baytown | TX | Numerous trees and power lines down. | |
May 16, 2024 7:07 PM CT | 2 WSW Cove | TX | Wind blew back part of roof at Chambers County EMS in Cove. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 16, 2024 7:10 PM CT | 1 WSW Saratoga | TX | Large trees blow down across FM 770 about 1 mile west of Saratoga TX. Several power lines down in the same area as well. | |
May 16, 2024 5:58 PM CT | 69 mph | 1 NNE Hempstead | TX | Mesonet station 030HC 4650 Hwy 6 At Sh290. |
May 16, 2024 6:15 PM CT | 65 mph | 5 WSW Cypress | TX | Mesonet station CW9236 Cypress. |
May 16, 2024 6:45 PM CT | 62 mph | 6 N Aldine | TX | ASOS station KIAH Houston Intnl. |
May 16, 2024 6:54 PM CT | 63 mph | 1 N Deer Park | TX | Mesonet station PTKT2 650 Patricks Bayou At East 8th S. |
May 16, 2024 6:55 PM CT | 71 mph | 2 E West University Pla | TX | AWOS station KMCJ Houston Univ. |
May 16, 2024 7:00 PM CT | 62 mph | 4 NNE Brookside Village | TX | ASOS station KHOU Houston Hobby. |
May 16, 2024 7:01 PM CT | 78 mph | 1 S Highlands | TX | Mesonet station HLNT2 G103 San Jacinto River At I-10 E. |
May 16, 2024 7:02 PM CT | 74 mph | 3 SE Channelview | TX | Mesonet station SCPT2 2200 Houston Ship Channel At Jua. |
May 16, 2024 7:05 PM CT | 78 mph | 2 SE Channelview | TX | Multiple ships along the upper Houston Ship Channel have either broken away or are currently being supported by tugs. A pollution incident is reported at Kavavnaugh Dock. |
May 16, 2024 7:15 PM CT | 62 mph | Morgan'S Point | TX | Mesonet station 9221D Morgan's Point. |
May 16, 2024 7:15 PM CT | 63 mph | 3 SE Baytown | TX | Mesonet station CBHT2 1710 Cedar Bayou At Sh 99. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 16, 2024 5:44 PM CT | UNK | 5 SSE Pine Island | TX | Large metal barn destroyed... Trailers rolled. Metal debris strewn 1000 yards to SE. Tree fall in multiple directions ranging from S to NW. |
May 16, 2024 6:08 PM CT | UNK | 4 SSW Cypress | TX | Tornado touched down near intersection of Tuckerton and Greenhouse Roads then tracked southeastward through Highlands subdivision. Numerous single family homes had roof damage... broken windows. Damage path well defined. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 16, 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 16, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 3, 2024 through May 15, 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 15, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX
Not sure whether the May 16, 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.
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