Hail Swath Map Preview
The Myrtle Beach, SC 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, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 11, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Myrtle Beach, SC Hail Map
The May 11, 2026 hail swath map for Myrtle Beach, SC covers approximately 477 square miles and includes an estimated 45,006 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 188 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 30,580 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 180 sq mi | 12,048 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 188 sq mi | 30,580 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 53 sq mi | 1,819 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 21 sq mi | 142 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 20 sq mi | 169 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12 sq mi | 227 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 21 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Myrtle Beach, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 11, 2026 hail swath map area for Myrtle Beach, SC, HailGeeks estimates 19,097 single-family homes, 1,795 townhomes, and 6,191 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 13,002 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,626 | 477 | 1,819 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,002 | 1,191 | 4,230 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,226 | 127 | 142 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Myrtle Beach, SC Hail Map
Hail from the May 11, 2026 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Myrtle Beach, SC region. Horry County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 12,035 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Myrtle Beach, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Myrtle Beach, SC. Green Sea, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 35 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 29581 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 241.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 11, 2026 hail map for Myrtle Beach, SC currently list 2 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 1:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | Nichols | SC | Quarter size hail in Cedar Creek |
May 11, 2026 1:41 PM CT |
1.75 in | Green Sea | SC | Golf ball sized hail confirmed via photo sent in |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | 2 WSW Wilmington | NC | Large tree down on River Rd | |
May 11, 2026 1:11 PM CT | 2 S Forestbrook | SC | Tree down on house along Watergate Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 11, 2026 1:15 PM CT | 2 ESE Forestbrook | SC | Semi-trailer blown over | |
May 11, 2026 1:15 PM CT | 2 SE Forestbrook | SC | Tree fell on a home causing major damage near Highway 17... between Myrtle Beach and Socastee. Time estimated via 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 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Myrtle Beach, SC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Myrtle Beach, SC region as the May 11, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 29, 2025 through Nov 9, 2025, 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 Nov 9, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Not sure whether the May 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 11, 2026 Myrtle Beach, SC 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 11, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Myrtle Beach, SC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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