Hail Swath Map Preview
The Birmingham, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 9 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 18, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The August 18, 2024 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 1,006 square miles and includes an estimated 43,527 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 366 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 15,854 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 340 sq mi | 15,338 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 366 sq mi | 15,854 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 140 sq mi | 5,480 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 70 sq mi | 3,743 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 39 sq mi | 1,716 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 31 sq mi | 888 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 sq mi | 398 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7 sq mi | 94 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 2 sq mi | 16 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 18, 2024 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 19,678 single-family homes, 240 townhomes, and 1,631 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 6,999 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,845 | 95 | 680 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,999 | 85 | 667 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,583 | 32 | 157 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,816 | 20 | 73 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 758 | 8 | 34 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 396 | 0 | 13 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 222 | 0 | 7 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 18, 2024 Birmingham, AL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the August 18, 2024 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Talladega County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 4,023 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 26 cities near Birmingham, AL. Hollins, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 51 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 18, 2024 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 18, 2024 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 50 ZIP codes. ZIP 35072 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,096.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 18, 2024 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 9 public hail reports, 9 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2024 2:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSW Country Club Esta | AL | 1 inch diameter hail fell in the Clear Creek Harbor area. Hail lasted for several minutes with lots of tree debris. |
August 18, 2024 3:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Pinson | AL | Estimated quarter size hail from video. |
August 18, 2024 4:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hackneyville | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Hillabee Creek | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 4:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NNW Alexander City | AL | estimated at least quarter size hail partially covering the ground. |
August 18, 2024 4:22 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 ENE Alexander City | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 4:44 PM CT |
1.75 in | Kellyton | AL | Corrects previous hail report from Kellyton. |
August 18, 2024 4:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | Fosters | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 18, 2024 4:55 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 W Alexander City | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2024 3:41 PM CT | 3 E Kimberly | AL | A tree was blown down on Hagood Road. | |
August 18, 2024 3:59 PM CT | 3 SSW Hillabee Creek | AL | Multiple trees were blown down around Alexander City. | |
August 18, 2024 4:03 PM CT | Hackneyville | AL | A few trees were blown down around Hackneyville. | |
August 18, 2024 4:30 PM CT | Romulus | AL | Several trees were blown down around Romulus. | |
August 18, 2024 4:40 PM CT | 1 NE Kellyton | AL | A tree and power lines were blown down into the roadway near Moon Branch Road. | |
August 18, 2024 4:47 PM CT | 1 S Fosters | AL | Several trees were blown down around Fosters. | |
August 18, 2024 4:57 PM CT | 1 SSE Central Alabama C | AL | Minor roof damage to building and at least quarter size hail. | |
August 18, 2024 5:07 PM CT | 1 SW Brent | AL | A few trees were blown down around Brent. | |
August 18, 2024 5:12 PM CT | 3 NE Martin Lake At Kow | AL | A few trees were blown down around Kowaliga. |
| 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 18, 2024 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Birmingham, AL region as the August 18, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 18, 2024 through Aug 17, 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 Aug 17, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the August 18, 2024 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL 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 August 18, 2024 Birmingham, AL event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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