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 1.50". There are 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 5, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 5, 2025 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 1,071 square miles and includes an estimated 358,458 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 439 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 148,337 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 366 sq mi | 122,645 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 439 sq mi | 148,337 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 185 sq mi | 75,363 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 69 sq mi | 10,992 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 9 sq mi | 705 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 416 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 5, 2025 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 139,196 single-family homes, 17,048 townhomes, and 36,640 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 58,466 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 45,796 | 6,970 | 16,467 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 58,466 | 5,781 | 12,263 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 30,370 | 3,268 | 6,923 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,128 | 1,028 | 986 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 263 | 1 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 173 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 5, 2025 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Wayne County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,309 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Raleigh, NC. Raleigh, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 32,340 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 5, 2025 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 5, 2025 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 59 ZIP codes. ZIP 27534 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,937.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 5, 2025 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 8 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5, 2025 1:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNW Garner | NC | Near US 401 and I-40. |
May 5, 2025 1:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Garner | NC | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 5, 2025 1:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | 6 SSE Eureka | NC | CoCoRaHS observer reported large hail which caused damage to siding of a residence along Duckridge Drive. Hail size was estimated based on picture from social media. |
May 5, 2025 1:24 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SW Garner | NC | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
May 5, 2025 1:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NNW Knightdale | NC | Along I-540 between Capital and US-64 exits. |
May 5, 2025 1:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNE New Hope | NC | Quarter sized hail occurred on I-540 between Capital Blvd and US HWY 64 exits. |
May 5, 2025 2:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WSW Rocky Mount | NC | Brief quarter sized hail reported... mostly pea to half inch sized. |
May 5, 2025 2:21 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Rocky Mount | NC | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5, 2025 12:15 PM CT | 2 SE Oxford | NC | Trees down and power outages reported on the southeast side of Oxford. Radar estimated time. | |
May 5, 2025 1:26 PM CT | 3 ESE Eureka | NC | Tree down along Herman Lane Road. | |
May 5, 2025 4:05 PM CT | 1 NNW Wilson | NC | Corrected... Local broadcast reported a large tree down on Monticello Drive. This tree fell on a home. |
| 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 5, 2025 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 5, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 31, 2025 through May 4, 2025, 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 4, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 5, 2025 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 5, 2025 Raleigh, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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