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, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The July 18, 2026 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 340 square miles and includes an estimated 72,435 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 200 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 52,518 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 200 sq mi | 52,518 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 116 sq mi | 17,886 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19 sq mi | 1,665 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6 sq mi | 366 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 32,063 single-family homes, 1,938 townhomes, and 6,862 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 22,287 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 22,287 | 1,427 | 5,386 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,744 | 496 | 1,370 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 760 | 8 | 106 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 272 | 7 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 18, 2026 Raleigh, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the July 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Durham County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 8,053 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Raleigh, NC. Durham, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 5,141 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 18, 2026 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 18, 2026 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 22 ZIP codes. ZIP 27503 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,064.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 18, 2026 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 7 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 18, 2026 12:47 PM CT | 2 Ssw Butner | NC | A tree brought down a power line near the 100 block of Oak Road in Butner. | |
July 18, 2026 12:53 PM CT | 2 Se Butner | NC | A tree fell down across I-85 near Gate Road in southern Granville County. The tree is blocking traffic. | |
July 18, 2026 1:06 PM CT | 5 Sw Bahama | NC | Power lines were reported down along Saint Marys Road. | |
July 18, 2026 1:12 PM CT | 6 Wnw Franklinton | NC | A tree fell down across the roadway along Old Franklinton Road in Franklinton. | |
July 18, 2026 1:12 PM CT | 6 Wnw Franklinton | NC | A tree fell down across the roadway along Sterling Creek Lane in Franklinton. | |
July 18, 2026 1:42 PM CT | 5 Ne Dabney | NC | A tree was reported down near the intersection of NC Highway 39 North and Small Pond Lane. | |
July 18, 2026 9:58 PM CT | 2 Ene Flowers | NC | Trees down per Duke Energy outage map. |
| 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 18, 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 July 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 5, 2026 through Jul 12, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 12, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the July 18, 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 July 18, 2026 Raleigh, NC 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 July 18, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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