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View the free hail map with reports for Winston, NC from August 16, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 16, 2026
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Winston, 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, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 16, 2026 event.

Region: Winston, NC
August 16, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Winston, NC on August 16, 2026
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
10
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Winston, NC Hail Map

The August 16, 2026 hail swath map for Winston, NC covers approximately 310 square miles and includes an estimated 63,580 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 198 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 37,128 people.

Mapped Impact Area
310 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
63,580
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"198 sq mi37,128
0.50-0.75"84 sq mi16,241
0.75-1.00"15 sq mi5,139
1.00-1.25"12 sq mi5,072

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Winston, NC Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 16, 2026 hail swath map area for Winston, NC, HailGeeks estimates 28,494 single-family homes, 930 townhomes, and 7,663 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 15,827 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
28,494
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
930
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
7,663
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"15,8276765,422
0.50-0.75"7,1231621,743
0.75-1.00"2,45365429
1.00-1.25"3,0912769

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Winston, NC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Winston, NC. Greensboro, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 6,992 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Winston, NC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 16, 2026 Winston, NC hail map spans 26 ZIP codes. ZIP 27406 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,693.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 16, 2026 hail map for Winston, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 16, 2026
1:45 PM CT
2 Nw BoomerNCDelayed Report: Tree down in yard along Boomer Road in Boomer_ NC. Time is estimated from radar.
August 16, 2026
1:47 PM CT
2 Nw TeerNCtree down on powerlines.
August 16, 2026
2:00 PM CT
2 Ne SaxapahawNCpowerlines down near goshawk ln.
August 16, 2026
2:05 PM CT
2 Ne Forest OaksNCNumerous trees and powerlines were reported down southeast of Greensboro.
August 16, 2026
2:10 PM CT
2 Ssw Love ValleyNCReports of trees down along Shoemaker Farm Road. Time estimated from radar.
August 16, 2026
2:33 PM CT
1 Se ClimaxNCtree down on power lines.
August 16, 2026
3:00 PM CT
5 Sw TurnersburgNCReport of a tree down on a tractor trailer on I-77 southbound before the US-21 Exit. Time estimated from radar.
August 16, 2026
3:05 PM CT
1 N StatesvilleNCPower lines down at Radio Rd and Carolina Ave. Time estimated from radar.
August 16, 2026
10:50 PM CT
51 mphKgsoNC28032G44KT and PK WND 31044/0350.
August 16, 2026
11:58 PM CT
2 Ssw ThomasvilleNCDuke Energy outage for 1200 customers due to fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
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Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Winston, NC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Winston, NC region as the August 16, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 6, 2026 through Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2026.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Winston, NC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 16, 2026 Winston, NC hail event.

How big was the hail in Winston, NC on August 16, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Winston, NC area on August 16, 2026.
How accurate is this Winston, NC hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the August 16, 2026 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Winston, NC event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Winston, NC hail area?
An estimated 63,580 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 310 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the August 16, 2026 Winston, NC event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 10 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Winston, NC hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 30, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Winston, NC area — what should I do?
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