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View the free hail map with reports for Gainesville, FL from August 22, 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
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Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 22, 2024
Event Date
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The Gainesville, FL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 22, 2024 event.

Region: Gainesville, FL
August 22, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Gainesville, FL on August 22, 2024
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
6
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map

The August 22, 2024 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 139 square miles and includes an estimated 46,753 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 61 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 21,276 people.

Mapped Impact Area
139 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
46,753
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"61 sq mi21,276
0.50-0.75"57 sq mi19,026
0.75-1.00"17 sq mi5,144
1.00-1.25"4 sq mi1,307

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 22, 2024 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 20,880 single-family homes, 645 townhomes, and 4,364 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 9,875 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
20,880
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
645
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
4,364
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"9,8753261,615
0.50-0.75"8,3062381,983
0.75-1.00"2,15250688
1.00-1.25"5473178

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map

Hail from the August 22, 2024 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Gainesville, FL region. Marion County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 20,344 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 3 cities near Gainesville, FL. Belleview, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,737 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 22, 2024 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 13 ZIP codes. ZIP 34420 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,720.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 22, 2024 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 22, 2024
4:50 PM CT
2 ENE Ocala AirportFLA tree fell on a RV at Holiday Travel Park near Ocala. Residence was deemed uninhabitable. No injuries were reported. An unknown number of residents were displaced.
August 22, 2024
4:53 PM CT
2 WSW OcalaFLCounty dispatch reported trees were blown down onto powerlines along SW 6th Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
August 22, 2024
4:55 PM CT
3 E Ocala AirportFLCounty dispatch reported a tree was blown down across a vehicle at the Glade Winds Apartment complex with people in the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The time of damage was based on radar data.
August 22, 2024
5:05 PM CT
3 N SantosFLTrees were blown down into power lines along SE 38th Street. The time of damage was based on radar.
August 22, 2024
5:30 PM CT
2 NNW SantosFLA power pole was blown down onto a vehicle along South Pine Avenue with one person inside. The person inside was electrically shocked... but medical transport was not needed. The time of damage was based on radar.
August 22, 2024
5:35 PM CT
2 NW BelleviewFLCounty dispatch reported a tree was blown down onto a home along SE 41st Street in Belleview. The time of damage was based on radar.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 22, 2024 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gainesville, FL region as the August 22, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 22, 2024 through Aug 2, 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 2, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 22, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Gainesville, FL 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 August 22, 2024 Gainesville, FL hail event.

How big was the hail in Gainesville, FL on August 22, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Gainesville, FL area on August 22, 2024.
How accurate is this Gainesville, FL 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 August 22, 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 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL hail area?
An estimated 46,753 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 139 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 August 22, 2024 Gainesville, FL event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 6 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Gainesville, FL hail map for my business or content?
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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 Gainesville, FL area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the August 22, 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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