Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 6 public hail reports, 2 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 Durham, NC Hail Map
The May 5, 2025 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 634 square miles and includes an estimated 312,418 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 275 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 129,706 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 240 sq mi | 112,885 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 275 sq mi | 129,706 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 105 sq mi | 63,594 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 6,233 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 5, 2025 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 118,807 single-family homes, 16,912 townhomes, and 33,854 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 50,379 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 40,788 | 6,839 | 15,949 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 50,379 | 5,800 | 11,193 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 25,294 | 3,231 | 5,806 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,346 | 1,042 | 906 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 5, 2025 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Durham, NC region. Wake County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 81,702 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Durham, NC. Raleigh, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 32,916 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 5, 2025 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 5, 2025 Durham, NC hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 27610 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 16,874.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 5, 2025 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 6 public hail reports, 2 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. |
| 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 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the May 5, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 21, 2024 through May 2, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 2, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the May 5, 2025 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 5, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Durham, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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