Hail Swath Map Preview
The Houston, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 23, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map
The May 23, 2026 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 674 square miles and includes an estimated 249,322 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 408 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 183,452 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 408 sq mi | 183,452 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 234 sq mi | 62,465 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 32 sq mi | 3,405 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 23, 2026 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 86,941 single-family homes, 12,386 townhomes, and 66,983 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 62,287 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 62,287 | 9,768 | 46,208 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 22,383 | 2,570 | 19,564 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,271 | 48 | 1,211 |
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Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Hail from the May 23, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Houston, TX region. Harris County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 33,574 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Houston, TX. Houston, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 38,311 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 23, 2026 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 23, 2026 Houston, TX hail map spans 30 ZIP codes. ZIP 77550 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,987.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 23, 2026 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 24, 2026 12:11 AM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NE Fresno | TX | Corrects previous hail report from 3 NE Fresno. A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent reported roof damage to Wilder Elementary School... likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage... resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar. |
May 24, 2026 12:12 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Fresno | TX | A news station published a story sharing information regarding damage to schools in Alvin. The story mentioned that Alvin ISD superintendent reported roof damage to Mary Marek Elementary School... likely caused by a robust hailstorm that moved over the school. Leaks in the roof caused water damage... resulting in the school closing in the final days of the 2026 school year. Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 23, 2026 3:15 PM CT | 1 WNW Lake Jackson | TX | Wind damage to a Lowes. |
| 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 23, 2026 Houston, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Houston, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Houston, TX region as the May 23, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 22, 2026 through May 22, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 22, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX
Not sure whether the May 23, 2026 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 23, 2026 Houston, TX 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 23, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Houston, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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