Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC 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, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 26, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 26, 2024 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 128 square miles and includes an estimated 22,045 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 86 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 10,309 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 86 sq mi | 10,309 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 32 sq mi | 8,469 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5 sq mi | 1,438 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 1,180 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 649 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 26, 2024 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 9,304 single-family homes, 264 townhomes, and 2,573 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 4,442 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,442 | 91 | 1,016 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,404 | 162 | 1,348 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 637 | 4 | 91 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 533 | 5 | 75 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 288 | 2 | 43 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 26, 2024 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Franklin County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 3,812 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Raleigh, NC. Rocky Mount, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,089 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 26, 2024 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 26, 2024 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 8 ZIP codes. ZIP 27596 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,299.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 26, 2024 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 12 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 26, 2024 8:00 PM CT | 3 NNE Alton | VA | One tree down. | |
May 26, 2024 8:16 PM CT | 2 SSE Quick | NC | Tree down at the intersection of Ashland Road and Bethesda Church Road. | |
May 26, 2024 8:22 PM CT | 4 W Alton | VA | One tree down. | |
May 26, 2024 9:19 PM CT | 3 SE Hasty | NC | A tree was blown down onto powerlines along Bonlee Bennett Rd near Glenn Adams Dr. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 9:35 PM CT | Pittsboro | NC | Widespread reports of downed trees and powerlines across Chatham County. | |
May 26, 2024 9:54 PM CT | 3 WNW New Hill | NC | A tree was blown down onto powerlines along New Hill Olive Chapel Rd near Humie Olive Rd. Time Estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 9:55 PM CT | 1 SSE Broadway | NC | A tree was blown down onto powerlines along S. Main St. near Stevens Ave. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 10:01 PM CT | 4 SSW Fuquay-Varina | NC | A tree was blown down onto powerlines along US-401 near Rawls Church Rd. Time estimated. | |
May 26, 2024 10:03 PM CT | 1 ENE Holly Springs | NC | Branches... the largest of which was 6-8 inches in diameter... were snapped from a maple tree on Flint Point Ln. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 26, 2024 10:09 PM CT | Youngsville | NC | Tree down in Youngsville. | |
May 26, 2024 10:13 PM CT | 1 NE Lake Wheeler | NC | A tree was blown down on Olde South Rd.... near the intersection of Penny Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 26, 2024 10:13 PM CT | 3 SE Lake Wheeler | NC | Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. |
| 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 26, 2024 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the May 26, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 6, 2024 through May 25, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from May 25, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 26, 2024 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC 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 26, 2024 Raleigh, NC 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 26, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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