Hail Swath Map Preview
The Detroit, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 3 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 19, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Detroit, MI Hail Map
The May 19, 2024 hail swath map for Detroit, MI covers approximately 471 square miles and includes an estimated 444,411 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 192 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 165,448 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 192 sq mi | 155,294 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 190 sq mi | 165,448 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 61 sq mi | 83,222 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 24 sq mi | 30,339 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 10,108 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Detroit, MI Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 19, 2024 hail swath map area for Detroit, MI, HailGeeks estimates 180,885 single-family homes, 26,414 townhomes, and 62,058 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 71,010 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 71,010 | 10,586 | 27,776 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 64,158 | 8,912 | 20,970 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 28,251 | 4,617 | 10,186 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13,040 | 1,768 | 2,194 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,426 | 531 | 932 |
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Counties Inside the Detroit, MI Hail Map
Hail from the May 19, 2024 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Detroit, MI region. Macomb County, MI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 79,116 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Detroit, MI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Detroit, MI. Rochester Hills, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 12,807 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 19, 2024 Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 19, 2024 Detroit, MI hail map spans 50 ZIP codes. ZIP 48316 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,685.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 19, 2024 hail map for Detroit, MI currently list 3 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2024 4:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Macomb | MI | Spotter reported quarter sized hail in Shelby Township. |
May 19, 2024 5:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SW Rochester Hills | MI | Lots of dime sized hail and one stone to 1 inch near Auburn Rd and Grant Rd in Rochester Hills. |
May 19, 2024 5:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Troy | MI | Quarter sized hail near John R Rd and E Square Lake Rd. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 19, 2024 Detroit, MI storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Detroit, MI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Detroit, MI region as the May 19, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 12, 2023 through May 17, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 17, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Detroit, MI
Not sure whether the May 19, 2024 Detroit, MI 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 Detroit, MI 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 19, 2024 Detroit, MI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 19, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Detroit, MI region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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