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, 13 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The July 20, 2026 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 959 square miles and includes an estimated 224,906 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 517 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 137,778 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 517 sq mi | 137,778 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 358 sq mi | 74,625 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 79 sq mi | 12,473 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4 sq mi | 30 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 86,033 single-family homes, 8,032 townhomes, and 28,642 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 49,714 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 49,714 | 5,672 | 20,289 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 31,058 | 1,987 | 7,355 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,230 | 373 | 998 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 31 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the July 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 28 counties in the Durham, NC region. Mecklenburg County, VA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 840 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 25 cities near Durham, NC. Burlington, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 10,376 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 20, 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 20, 2026 Durham, NC hail map spans 62 ZIP codes. ZIP 23927 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 651.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2026 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 13 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 20, 2026 3:25 PM CT | 3 Se Cary | NC | Tree down on a home on Shotts Court. | |
July 20, 2026 3:45 PM CT | 2 Wnw Garner | NC | Tree fell on power lines_ causing power outages in the area. | |
July 20, 2026 3:50 PM CT | 2 Ene Holly Springs | NC | Tree down blocking a lane near Optimist Farm Road and Sunset Lake Road. | |
July 20, 2026 3:52 PM CT | 2 Se Lake Wheeler | NC | Tree down blocking the road near Lake Wheeler and Manor Ridge Rd. | |
July 20, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 1 Sse Wendell | NC | Tree across Hollybrook Road in Wendell. | |
July 20, 2026 4:00 PM CT | 2 Nne Knightdale | NC | Tree down in roadway. | |
July 20, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 2 Ese Coats Crossroads | NC | Several trees down in the area of NC 210 and Fast Pitch Lane resulting in power outages. | |
July 20, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 2 Ese Coats Crossroads | NC | Several trees down in the area of NC 210 and Sheffield Drive resulting in power outages. | |
July 20, 2026 6:15 PM CT | 1 Nne Elon College | NC | Tree down near Power Line Road and University Drive resulting in a power outage. | |
July 20, 2026 6:30 PM CT | 2 Se Pleasant Grove | NC | Tree down near Route 119 and Dickey Mill Road resulting in a power outage. | |
July 20, 2026 6:34 PM CT | 3 Nne Danville City | VA | Several large oak trees downed along Timberlake Drive_ damaging five utility poles. | |
July 20, 2026 6:50 PM CT | 4 Wnw Schley | NC | Tree down on powerlines on Eno Cemetery Road. | |
July 20, 2026 6:55 PM CT | 5 Ese Carr | NC | Tree down on NC 86. |
| 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 20, 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 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 6, 2026 through Jul 19, 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 19, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the July 20, 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 20, 2026 Durham, 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 20, 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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