Hail Swath Map Preview
The Fresno, CA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 3 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Fresno, CA Hail Map
The April 21, 2026 hail swath map for Fresno, CA covers approximately 308 square miles and includes an estimated 67,892 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 180 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 39,194 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 180 sq mi | 21,818 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 115 sq mi | 39,194 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 14 sq mi | 6,880 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Fresno, CA Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Fresno, CA, HailGeeks estimates 21,905 single-family homes, 687 townhomes, and 6,568 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 11,634 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,266 | 170 | 1,161 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,634 | 339 | 4,386 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,005 | 178 | 1,021 |
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Counties Inside the Fresno, CA Hail Map
Hail from the April 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Fresno, CA region. Madera County, CA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 14,626 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Fresno, CA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near Fresno, CA. Madera, CA had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 9,234 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Fresno, CA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 21, 2026 Fresno, CA hail map spans 9 ZIP codes. ZIP 93638 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,598.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 21, 2026 hail map for Fresno, CA currently list 1 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 3 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 21, 2026 5:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NE Firebaugh | CA | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 21, 2026 5:55 PM CT | 4 NE Livingston | CA | Reports of many trees down and broken branches near Ballico and Cressey along Merced River bottom. Also some damage to vehicles due to the downed trees. | |
April 21, 2026 6:00 PM CT | 3 WSW Atwater | CA | Merced County OES reported property damage to a farm and house. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 21, 2026 4:10 PM CT | UNK | 5 NE Kerman | CA | EF-0... Winds estimated at 70 mph. Public called Law Enforcement to report a tornado near Biola. Video and radar evidence verifies the report. No damage found in the area during storm survey. |
April 21, 2026 5:30 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Atwater | CA | ***Date of event was 4/21... time corrected to 3:30 PM PDT*** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 WSW Atwater. NWS Hanford Storm Survey team found damage indicative of an EF-1 tornado with maximum winds at 110 mph. Video shows multiple large pieces of metal roofing material aloft. This material was twisted around a power line 100 feet above the residence. Several other large metal slats were found 400 yards away from the residence. |
April 21, 2026 8:38 PM CT | UNK | 11 ENE Clovis | CA | Damage assessment team reported snapped and uprooted trees consistent with EF1 damage from tornado around 5:24PM PDT. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 21, 2026 Fresno, CA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Fresno, CA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Fresno, CA region as the April 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 13, 2024 through Apr 9, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 9, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Fresno, CA
Not sure whether the April 21, 2026 Fresno, CA 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 Fresno, CA 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 21, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Fresno, CA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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