Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 27, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 27, 2026 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 310 square miles and includes an estimated 12,271 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 130 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 8,112 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 130 sq mi | 8,112 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 122 sq mi | 2,986 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 39 sq mi | 770 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 19 sq mi | 403 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 27, 2026 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 5,038 single-family homes, 64 townhomes, and 406 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,301 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,301 | 63 | 375 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,168 | 1 | 28 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 371 | 0 | 2 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 198 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 27, 2026 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Halifax County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 839 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Raleigh, NC. Bennett, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 45 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 27, 2026 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 17 ZIP codes. ZIP 27850 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 434.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 27, 2026 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 27, 2026 2:56 PM CT | 2 WNW Mayfield | NC | Tree down on Perkinson Road near the NC/VA state line. | |
May 27, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 2 WNW Gatewood | NC | Thunderstorm winds blew one to two trees down in 1000 block Holland Rd. Time estimated by radar. Report shared by spotter looking at county damage report app. | |
May 27, 2026 3:18 PM CT | 2 ENE Bethel | NC | Thunderstorm winds blew one to two trees down in the 7200 block of Park Springs Rd. Time estimated by radar. Report shared by spotter looking at county damage report app. | |
May 27, 2026 3:38 PM CT | 1 E Yanceyville | NC | Thunderstorm winds blew one to two trees down in the 200 block of NC Hwy 62S. Time estimated by radar. Report shared by spotter looking at county damage report app. | |
May 27, 2026 5:24 PM CT | 4 NNW Airlie | NC | Report of power outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment from Duke energy. | |
May 27, 2026 5:28 PM CT | 5 ENE Airlie | NC | Halifax County EM reported numerous trees down in western and central Halifax county. | |
May 27, 2026 5:30 PM CT | 4 N Centerville | NC | Update to previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 N Centerville. Damage reported to one occupancy... resident accounted for with no injuries. Local fire department actively working on clearing trees from Highway 58. Approximately 50-60 downed trees with 5 in the roadway. | |
May 27, 2026 5:38 PM CT | 3 SE Arcola | NC | Tree down on a powerline near the Hollister area co-located with nearly 400 power outages. | |
May 27, 2026 7:33 PM CT | 1 NE Harpers Crossroads | NC | Tree down blocking the road near the intersection of Siler City Glendon Rd and NC 902. | |
May 27, 2026 7:35 PM CT | 4 NNE Cumnock | NC | Tree down on powerlines on the 200 block of Everette Dowdy Rd. | |
May 27, 2026 7:36 PM CT | 3 SSE Harpers Crossroad | NC | Tree down on 100 block of Jesse Phillips Rd blocking both lanes of travel. | |
May 27, 2026 7:40 PM CT | 4 WSW Goldston | NC | Tree down on Bonlee Carbonton Rd and Lucian Hilliard Rd. | |
May 27, 2026 7:50 PM CT | 6 E Glendon | NC | Tree down blocking one lane of the 800 block of Putnam Glendon Rd. | |
May 27, 2026 8:05 PM CT | 2 WNW Tramway | NC | Couple trees down in the area around the intersection between Dycus Road and Camelot Lane. |
| 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 27, 2026 Raleigh, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the May 27, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 29, 2025 through Apr 29, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 29, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 27, 2026 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 27, 2026 Raleigh, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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