Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 19 public hail reports, 10 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The May 8, 2025 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 1,392 square miles and includes an estimated 297,448 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 518 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 107,508 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 518 sq mi | 95,061 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 488 sq mi | 107,508 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 220 sq mi | 52,710 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 89 sq mi | 27,404 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 41 sq mi | 8,091 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 34 sq mi | 6,059 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 615 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 8, 2025 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 129,352 single-family homes, 4,854 townhomes, and 18,974 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 46,230 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 41,255 | 1,704 | 5,637 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 46,230 | 2,167 | 8,116 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21,953 | 723 | 2,056 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13,040 | 181 | 2,544 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3,807 | 65 | 159 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,812 | 14 | 449 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 255 | 0 | 13 |
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Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 8, 2025 storm was mapped across 28 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. Cleveland County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 13,414 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 46 cities near Charlotte, NC. Kannapolis, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 10,081 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 8, 2025 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 8, 2025 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 70 ZIP codes. ZIP 28086 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,805.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 8, 2025 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 19 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 3:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Morganton | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 3:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Morganton | NC | mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 3:51 PM CT |
1.00 in | Sawmills | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 4:19 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 W Hudson | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Patterson | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 5:01 PM CT |
1.00 in | Cliffside | NC | Video of at least quarter size hail falling along US 221 on the south side of Cliffside. |
May 8, 2025 5:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 SW Vale | NC | Public reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail on Lackey Rd via a photo on social media. Time estimated from radar. |
May 8, 2025 5:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Cooksville | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 5:50 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 S Patterson Springs | NC | mPING user reported half-dollar sized (1.25 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 6:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Shelby | NC | mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 6:35 PM CT |
1.25 in | Kings Mountain | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 6:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Crowders | NC | mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 7:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Gastonia | NC | mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 7:47 PM CT |
1.25 in | 5 W Tega Cay | SC | mPING user reported half-dollar sized (1.25 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 7:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 W Tega Cay | SC | mPING user reported quarter-sized (1.00 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 8:14 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Fort Mill | SC | mPING user reported half-dollar sized (1.25 in.) hail. Report time verified by radar. |
May 8, 2025 8:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 WNW Rock Hill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 8:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSW Lake Wylie | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 8, 2025 8:38 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 S Rock Hill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2025 4:25 PM CT | 6 N Taylorsville | NC | Alexander County Emergency Management reported three trees fell onto power lines in the Sugarloaf Mountain community. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 8, 2025 4:29 PM CT | 1 NNW Morganton | NC | Multiple trees down. | |
May 8, 2025 6:20 PM CT | 7 WNW Lexington | NC | Tree down off of U.S. 64. | |
May 8, 2025 6:40 PM CT | 8 WSW Lexington | NC | Tree down on Swicegood Road. | |
May 8, 2025 6:56 PM CT | 2800 FORBES Rd | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Gastonia. Tree down on car. | |
May 8, 2025 7:00 PM CT | 3 NE Finger | NC | Tree down on the 37600 block of Pauls Crossing Road. | |
May 8, 2025 7:29 PM CT | 3 WNW Center City Charl | NC | Fallen trees and limbs on powerlines. | |
May 8, 2025 7:45 PM CT | 1 N Troy | NC | Tree down on utility lines. | |
May 8, 2025 7:46 PM CT | 4 SE China Grove | NC | Multiple trees... snapped power pole and powerlines down. | |
May 8, 2025 8:00 PM CT | 3 SW Troy | NC | Tree and limbs down resulting in power outage near NC 24/27. |
| 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 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the May 8, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 30, 2024 through May 3, 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 3, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
Not sure whether the May 8, 2025 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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