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, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 14, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
The August 14, 2026 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 301 square miles and includes an estimated 146,432 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 183 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 58,537 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 183 sq mi | 56,690 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 98 sq mi | 58,537 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 27,545 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 3,660 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 14, 2026 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 37,575 single-family homes, 5,306 townhomes, and 40,216 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 17,244 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,244 | 1,679 | 9,417 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 16,359 | 2,565 | 15,538 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,363 | 867 | 13,607 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 609 | 195 | 1,654 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 14, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Hail from the August 14, 2026 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Gainesville, FL region. Marion County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 19,760 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 11 cities near Gainesville, FL. Jacksonville, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 6,247 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 14, 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 August 14, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 34479 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,068.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 14, 2026 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 14, 2026 2:08 PM CT | 2 Nnw Tallyrand | FL | Wires down near the intersection of Buffalo Ave and East 63rd St. Time estimated by Radar. | |
August 14, 2026 5:05 PM CT | 1 W Anthony | FL | Multiple trees and wires down on Northeast 95th St. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 14, 2026 5:25 PM CT | 10 Sw Santos | FL | Tree down on roadway. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 14, 2026 5:30 PM CT | 48 mph | 1 Ne University Of Flor | FL | Mesonet station 0663W 0.7 NE University of Florida (WEATHERSTEM). |
| 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 6, 2026 through Aug 13, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 13, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL
Not sure whether the August 14, 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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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