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Hail Map with Reports for Houston, TX

View the free hail map with reports for Houston, TX from May 17, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Light
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
May 17, 2024
Event Date
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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, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2024 event.

Region: Houston, TX
May 17, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Houston, TX on May 17, 2024
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Max Hail
1.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map

The May 17, 2024 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 125 square miles and includes an estimated 2,071 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 46 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 2,007 people.

Mapped Impact Area
125 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
2,071
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"46 sq mi2,007
0.50-0.75"42 sq mi64
0.75-1.00"21 sq mi0
1.00-1.25"11 sq mi0
1.25-1.50"4 sq mi0

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map

Inside the May 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 1,113 single-family homes, 17 townhomes, and 513 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,088 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
1,113
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
17
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
513
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"1,08816510
0.50-0.75"2513

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map

Hail from the May 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 2 counties in the Houston, TX region. Wharton County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.50" with roughly 1,113 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 0 cities near Houston, TX.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2024 Houston, TX hail map spans 1 ZIP codes. ZIP 77488 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,113.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2024 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
No public hail reports are available for this event.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 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

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 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 4, 2024 through May 16, 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 16, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 17, 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the May 17, 2024 Houston, TX hail event.

How big was the hail in Houston, TX on May 17, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.25" in the Houston, TX area on May 17, 2024.
How accurate is this Houston, TX hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the May 17, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Houston, TX event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Houston, TX hail area?
An estimated 2,071 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 125 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the May 17, 2024 Houston, TX event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Houston, TX hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Houston, TX area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the May 17, 2024 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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