Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, 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, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 7, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The July 7, 2026 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 308 square miles and includes an estimated 139,072 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 171 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 91,372 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 171 sq mi | 91,372 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 108 sq mi | 40,972 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 25 sq mi | 4,051 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4 sq mi | 2,677 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 7, 2026 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 43,679 single-family homes, 6,922 townhomes, and 41,409 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 27,026 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 27,026 | 3,881 | 29,502 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 14,486 | 2,600 | 10,832 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,515 | 201 | 475 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 652 | 240 | 600 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the July 7, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Durham, NC region. Orange County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 9,222 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Durham, NC. Chapel Hill, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 5,373 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 7, 2026 Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 7, 2026 Durham, NC hail map spans 28 ZIP codes. ZIP 27705 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,097.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 7, 2026 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 7, 2026 3:22 PM CT | Selma | NC | Power outages were reported due to trees on power lines... in and around the town of Selma. | |
July 7, 2026 4:44 PM CT | 3 SSE Dunn | NC | Downed trees causing power outage along Joe Pope Road. | |
July 7, 2026 5:42 PM CT | 1 N Sanford | NC | trees down on powerlines on Poplar st. | |
July 7, 2026 5:45 PM CT | 2 WNW Bahama | NC | trees down on power equipment on Old Roxboro Rd. | |
July 7, 2026 5:47 PM CT | 1 NE Sanford | NC | tree on power equipment. | |
July 7, 2026 6:04 PM CT | 2 SE Durham | NC | Trees on powerlines on Capps St. | |
July 7, 2026 6:07 PM CT | 2 NE Bethesda | NC | tree down on powerlines. | |
July 7, 2026 6:41 PM CT | 2 E Rdu International | NC | Tree down over Pats Branch Dr. | |
July 7, 2026 7:10 PM CT | 4 WSW Falls Lake | NC | tree down across Brereton Dr. | |
July 7, 2026 7:17 PM CT | 2 SSW Falls Lake | NC | tree on home Ceremonial Ct. | |
July 7, 2026 7:25 PM CT | 4 NNE Raleigh | NC | large tree knocked down power lines in front of house on Van Thomas Dr. |
| 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 July 7, 2026 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the July 7, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 22, 2026 through Jul 6, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 6, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the July 7, 2026 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 July 7, 2026 Durham, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Durham, NC region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the July 7, 2026 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 7, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Durham, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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