Hail Swath Map Preview
The Birmingham, 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, 31 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 18, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The May 18, 2025 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 1,142 square miles and includes an estimated 223,164 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 553 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 128,110 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 454 sq mi | 80,364 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 553 sq mi | 128,110 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 111 sq mi | 12,609 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 20 sq mi | 1,977 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1 sq mi | 35 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 69 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 18, 2025 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 91,510 single-family homes, 5,312 townhomes, and 38,912 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 51,272 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 34,019 | 1,936 | 13,280 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 51,272 | 3,210 | 24,229 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,427 | 154 | 1,368 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 746 | 12 | 35 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 31 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 18, 2025 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Chilton County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 3,302 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 37 cities near Birmingham, AL. Clanton, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,525 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 18, 2025 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 35045 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,862.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 18, 2025 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 1 public hail reports, 31 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 18, 2025 6:08 AM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SW Bull City | AL | Numerous trees reported down along Lock 17 Road according to Antioch FD... report relayed by trained spotter. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 19, 2025 4:48 AM CT | Sylvan Springs | AL | Public report from Fire Department of a tree down across Highway 269 near Rock Creek Road. Also... Adamsville Fire Department responding to a tree down on Highway 78 near Crestview Funeral Home. | |
May 19, 2025 4:48 AM CT | 1 N Forestdale | AL | Trained spotter relayed reports of Forestdale FD responding toa a tree down along Cedar Crest Drive. | |
May 19, 2025 4:48 AM CT | 1 NNE Concord | AL | Trained spotter reported that Concord FD is responding to a tree down near the intersection of Rock Creek Road and Victory Lane. | |
May 19, 2025 4:49 AM CT | 1 SW Maytown | AL | Trained spotter relayed report that Sylvan Springs FD is responding to a large tree down near the intersection of Beech Circle and Pine Circle. | |
May 19, 2025 4:53 AM CT | Fultondale | AL | Trained spotter relayed report of Fultondale and Glenwood FD mutual aid response to trees down near New Castle Road and Mulberry Drive. | |
May 19, 2025 4:59 AM CT | 4 SE Morris | AL | Trained spotter relayed reports from Glenwood FD of a snapped power pole with downed lines at the 3200 block of Castleheights Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:02 AM CT | 1 SSW Bluff Park | AL | Trained spotter replayed a report that Hoover FD is responding to a tree down along Shades Crest Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:05 AM CT | 2 S Center Point | AL | Multiple trees down in East Birmingham... including some on homes. Locations include the Spring Lakes neighborhood near Edwards Lake Rd... as well as 66th st s in Eastlake. | |
May 19, 2025 5:05 AM CT | 2 ENE Samford Universit | AL | Trained spotter relayed report from Mountain Brook PD that trees are down near the intersection of Mountain Brook Parkway and Cahaba Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:05 AM CT | 1 NE Hoover | AL | Fire Department dispatched to assist with a tree down report near the Intersection of Montreat Circle and Montreat Lane in Vestavia Hills. | |
May 19, 2025 5:06 AM CT | 1 WNW Liberty Park | AL | Mountain Brook Fire Department dispatched to a report of a large tree down blocking Oakdale Drive with possible power lines down in this area as well. | |
May 19, 2025 5:08 AM CT | 2 NNE Trussville | AL | Trained spotter replayed a report from Trussville PD of a tree down near the intersection of Trussville-Clay Road and Happy Hollow Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:08 AM CT | Trussville | AL | Several photos submitted to local broadcast media from residents of the Trussville area documenting downed trees... some of which have impacted houses... structures and power lines. | |
May 19, 2025 5:16 AM CT | 1 WSW Moody | AL | St. Clair County EMA reports a tree fell on a house along Sunrise Drive... no injuries. A couple of trees and power lines were reported down in the Moody area as well. | |
May 19, 2025 5:16 AM CT | 1 S Joe Tucker Park | AL | Public phone call reported to Shelby County 911 that a tree fell onto power lines along Roy Drive in Helena. | |
May 19, 2025 5:35 AM CT | 1 SSW Country Club Esta | AL | Tree down blocking a portion of Willingham Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:35 AM CT | 1 SW Alpine Bay Resort | AL | Tree down blocking a portion of Renfroe Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:35 AM CT | 3 W Columbiana | AL | Fire Department dispatched to a report of trees down along U.S. Highway 70 near Five Oaks Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:40 AM CT | 1 ENE Howell'S Cove | AL | Trees down blocking a portion of Stemley Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:46 AM CT | Winterboro | AL | Tree down blocking Chadtain Road. | |
May 19, 2025 5:05 AM CT | 2 WNW Lake Tcl Hwy 69 B | AL | Broadcast meteorologist reports a large number of trees blown down within a narrow corridor between the Carrolls Creek Fire Station and Beacon Point. | |
May 18, 2025 7:00 AM CT | 1 SSW Alabama 4H Center | AL | Report of power lines down near the intersection of Highway 28 and 4H Road. | |
May 18, 2025 7:01 AM CT | Mignon | AL | Trees down blocking portions of Cherokee Street in Sylacauga. | |
May 18, 2025 7:01 AM CT | 1 WNW Sylacauga | AL | Trees down blocking a portion of 4th Street in Sylacauga. | |
May 18, 2025 7:02 AM CT | 2 SSE Sycamore | AL | Trees down blocking a portion of Oldfield Road in Sylacauga. | |
May 18, 2025 7:03 AM CT | 1 NNE Sylacauga | AL | Trees and power lines fell onto a vehicle. | |
May 18, 2025 7:04 AM CT | Sycamore | AL | Trees down along Main Street in Sycamore. | |
May 18, 2025 7:23 AM CT | Millerville | AL | Tree down blocking a portion of County Road 5 between Owens Road and Clay Road near Millerville in Clay County. | |
May 18, 2025 7:26 AM CT | Hackneyville | AL | Tree down and power lines down blocking a portion of Highway 63 near Sandford Road. | |
May 18, 2025 6:01 PM CT | Holt | AL | Tree fell across a house. | |
May 18, 2025 6:02 PM CT | 3 NNE Lake Nicol Park | AL | Tree down on house. |
| 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 18, 2025 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Birmingham, AL region as the May 18, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 25, 2025 through May 17, 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 17, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
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