Hail Swath Map Preview
The Gainesville, FL 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, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 29, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
The July 29, 2026 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 417 square miles and includes an estimated 37,278 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 236 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 24,858 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 236 sq mi | 24,858 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 163 sq mi | 12,097 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 315 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1 sq mi | 8 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 29, 2026 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 16,421 single-family homes, 298 townhomes, and 968 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 11,431 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 11,431 | 243 | 654 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,880 | 55 | 310 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 108 | 0 | 4 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Hail from the July 29, 2026 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Gainesville, FL region. Hamilton County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 35 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Gainesville, FL. Jasper, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 5 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 29, 2026 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 29, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 21 ZIP codes. ZIP 32052 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 35.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 29, 2026 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 8 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 29, 2026 5:00 PM CT | 1 W Live Oak | FL | Delayed Report: Damage to equipment and structure. Downed pine trees and branches. | |
July 29, 2026 5:34 PM CT | 45 mph | 1 Ene Fort Caroline | FL | Mesonet station XJAK Jacksonville measured a 45 mph gust. |
July 29, 2026 5:40 PM CT | 40 mph | Fort Caroline | FL | Mesonet station 2106W Fswn Fort Caroline National Memorial measured a 40 mph gust. |
July 29, 2026 5:44 PM CT | 58 mph | Mayport | FL | AWOS station KNRB Mayport Naval Station. |
July 29, 2026 5:45 PM CT | 58 mph | Mayport | FL | Naval Station Mayport reported a gust of 50 kt at 645 PM EDT. |
July 29, 2026 5:48 PM CT | 67 mph | 1 N Mayport | FL | Delayed report - Weatherflow station at Huguenot Park measured a peak gust of 67 mph from a west to northwest direction. |
July 29, 2026 5:50 PM CT | 45 mph | 2 Wnw Live Oak | FL | Mesonet station 2014W Fswn Suwannee County Airport measured a gust of 45 mph. |
July 29, 2026 6:33 PM CT | Mayo | FL | Tree down in Mayo. |
| 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 29, 2026 Gainesville, FL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Gainesville, FL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gainesville, FL region as the July 29, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2026 through Jul 28, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 28, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL
Not sure whether the July 29, 2026 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 29, 2026 Gainesville, FL 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 29, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Gainesville, FL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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