Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 28, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The April 28, 2026 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 396 square miles and includes an estimated 14,018 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 172 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 6,391 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 166 sq mi | 6,391 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 172 sq mi | 6,035 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 35 sq mi | 799 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 213 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 sq mi | 234 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 4 sq mi | 126 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 sq mi | 220 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 28, 2026 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 6,427 single-family homes, 34 townhomes, and 469 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,057 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,057 | 18 | 169 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,717 | 15 | 239 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 337 | 1 | 29 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 87 | 0 | 8 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 92 | 0 | 10 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 51 | 0 | 5 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 86 | 0 | 9 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the April 28, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Marion County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 1,001 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Decatur, AL. Hamilton, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 185 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 28, 2026 Decatur, AL hail map spans 20 ZIP codes. ZIP 35570 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 527.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 28, 2026 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 11:17 AM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Pea Ridge | AL | At least quarter size hail covering roads in Pea Ridge... near County Road 42 and County Road 37. |
April 28, 2026 11:21 AM CT |
1.00 in | Pearces Mill | AL | Social media reports of quarter size hail near Pearces Mill. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 28, 2026 11:33 AM CT | 2 S Delmar | AL | Various reports of trees down across the Delmer community. Time estimated from radar. Corrected to change time. | |
April 28, 2026 6:20 PM CT | 9 NNE Cherokee | AL | Tree down... blocking both lanes of traffic at cross streets County Rd 2 & County Rd 5. | |
April 28, 2026 6:20 PM CT | 10 NE Cherokee | AL | Tree down... blocking eastbound lane at County Rd 14 & County Rd 189. | |
April 28, 2026 6:23 PM CT | 10 SW Tuscumbia | AL | Tree down along Wagon Mountain Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
April 28, 2026 6:38 PM CT | Leighton | AL | Tree down on High School Street near Colbert County High School. | |
April 28, 2026 6:45 PM CT | 4 E Killen | AL | Tree down blocking one lane at County Rd 69. | |
April 28, 2026 11:33 PM CT | 2 S Delmar | AL | Various reports of trees down across the Delmer community. | |
April 29, 2026 4:11 AM CT | 8 WSW Russellville | AL | A tree was reported down on highway 524 in the Belgreen community. |
| 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 April 28, 2026 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 April 28, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 23, 2025 through Apr 27, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 27, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the April 28, 2026 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.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 28, 2026 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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