Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The August 17, 2024 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 766 square miles and includes an estimated 70,809 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 310 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 39,552 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 299 sq mi | 39,552 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 310 sq mi | 22,011 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 99 sq mi | 4,553 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 33 sq mi | 1,673 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 14 sq mi | 1,358 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 1,662 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 31,364 single-family homes, 693 townhomes, and 3,946 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 16,869 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,869 | 533 | 3,068 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 9,990 | 116 | 759 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,173 | 22 | 31 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 843 | 7 | 30 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 662 | 5 | 25 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 827 | 10 | 33 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the August 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Morgan County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 10,694 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Decatur, AL. Decatur, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 5,989 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 17, 2024 Decatur, AL hail map spans 44 ZIP codes. ZIP 35640 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,078.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 17, 2024 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 1 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2024 2:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 8 SE Triana | AL | One inch diameter hail reported on Deaton Road. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2024 1:15 PM CT | Hillsboro | AL | Two to three trees were knocked... several tents were blown down... and an inflatable slide was blown away. Exact location unknown. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 1:40 PM CT | 2 N Decatur | AL | A tree was reported down in the roadway at 400 Jackson Street in Decatur. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:08 PM CT | 4 NE Somerville | AL | A tree was knocked down into the roadway at the intersection of Charest Road and Section Mountain Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:08 PM CT | 3 ENE Lynchburg | TN | A tree was reported down at 216 Ashley Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:17 PM CT | 6 WNW Estill Springs | TN | Trees were reported down on Highway 130. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:18 PM CT | 5 NW Estill Springs | TN | Trees were reported down on Rock Creek Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:24 PM CT | 7 NNW Owens Crossroads | AL | Social media photos indicated damage near the intersection of Miller Lane and Paul Drive. At this location... several trees were uprooted... one snapped and several large branches broken. Also... partial roof damage. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:26 PM CT | 3 N Estill Springs | TN | Trees were reported down on Spring Creek Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:39 PM CT | 6 NW Union Grove | AL | 12 to 15 60 foot tall trees were reported to be knocked down. Some were uprooted and snapped. Location at the 9500 block of Union Grove Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:40 PM CT | 2 WNW New Hope | AL | Trees were reported down in New Hope area... some to the root ball and at least one snapped. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:49 PM CT | 2 S Owens Crossroads | AL | Multiple trees were reported down along Hobbs Island Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 2:59 PM CT | 5 E Eva | AL | A tree was knocked down blocking the roadway at Gum Pond Road at Bethel Church Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:03 PM CT | 4 NNW Skyline | AL | A tree was knocked down onto a power line. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:32 PM CT | 5 NNE Leighton | AL | A tree was reported down at the intersection of Hatton School Road and East 2nd Street. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 3:43 PM CT | 2 SSW Paint Rock | AL | A tree was knocked down at 1898 CR 235 near Paint Rock. |
| 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 August 17, 2024 Decatur, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Decatur, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Decatur, AL region as the August 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2024 through Aug 16, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 16, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
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