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, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 8, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 964 square miles and includes an estimated 32,537 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 406 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 12,980 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 316 sq mi | 12,980 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 406 sq mi | 12,715 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 150 sq mi | 4,844 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 56 sq mi | 1,363 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 29 sq mi | 525 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 7 sq mi | 110 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 16,020 single-family homes, 171 townhomes, and 1,163 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,377 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,377 | 85 | 340 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,347 | 46 | 417 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,343 | 35 | 269 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 630 | 4 | 63 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 265 | 1 | 55 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 58 | 0 | 19 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Marion County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 1,881 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 22 cities near Decatur, AL. Brilliant, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 272 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2025 Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 Decatur, AL hail map spans 47 ZIP codes. ZIP 35548 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 407.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 1 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 4:48 PM CT |
1.00 in | Twin | AL | Public reports hail estimated to be quarter-sized with 2nd storm that moved over the location. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 5:18 PM CT | 2 WSW Lynn | AL | Numerous trees reported down between Hwy 13 and Hwy 5 in Winston County. Time estimated by radar. |
| 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 8, 2025 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 May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 2, 2025 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 Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 May 8, 2025 Decatur, AL 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 8, 2025 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Decatur, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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