Hail Swath Map Preview
The Jacksonville, FL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Jacksonville, FL Hail Map
The August 18, 2026 hail swath map for Jacksonville, FL covers approximately 621 square miles and includes an estimated 154,412 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 293 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 66,543 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 293 sq mi | 66,543 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 248 sq mi | 62,385 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 54 sq mi | 9,869 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 20 sq mi | 5,683 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4 sq mi | 5,253 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 4,679 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Jacksonville, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Jacksonville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 62,876 single-family homes, 4,708 townhomes, and 18,054 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 29,617 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 29,617 | 1,796 | 6,074 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,580 | 2,170 | 7,160 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,629 | 68 | 480 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,401 | 175 | 796 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,293 | 295 | 1,779 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,356 | 204 | 1,765 |
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Counties Inside the Jacksonville, FL Hail Map
Hail from the August 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Jacksonville, FL region. Duval County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 24,726 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Jacksonville, FL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 14 cities near Jacksonville, FL. Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 4,524 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 18, 2026 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 18, 2026 Jacksonville, FL hail map spans 35 ZIP codes. ZIP 32073 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,541.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 18, 2026 hail map for Jacksonville, FL currently list 2 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2026 3:00 PM CT |
0.10 in | 1 Sse Bellair | FL | Dime size hail reported at Sonnys BBQ in Orange Park. |
August 18, 2026 3:03 PM CT |
0.10 in | 2 S Bellair | FL | Dime size hail reported near Lakeside Junior High. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 18, 2026 1:40 PM CT | 1 Se Arlington | FL | Duval county watch office reported significant structural damage to a commercial building in the area of Larkin Rd and Arlington Expressway. Strong winds ripped the roof off and blew it into powerlin | |
August 18, 2026 2:28 PM CT | 43 mph | 6 Wsw Jacksonville Heig | FL | AWOS station KVQQ Cecil Field - peak thunderstorm wind gust of 43 mph. |
August 18, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 2 Sw Riverside | FL | Tree down at the intersection of Riverside Ave and Talbot Ave in Riverside area of Jacksonville. Time of damage based on radar. | |
August 18, 2026 2:50 PM CT | 1 E Bellair | FL | Downed tree limbs along Litchi Court in Orange Park. Hail of unknown size was also reported for about 5 minutes. The time of damage was based on radar. Report shared via social media. | |
August 18, 2026 2:53 PM CT | 40 mph | 4 Ne Orange Park | FL | AWOS station KNIP Jacksonville Naval Air Station had a peak gust 40 mph. |
August 18, 2026 2:53 PM CT | 57 mph | Bellair | FL | Wind gusts to 57 mph in the Bellair - Meadowbrook area of Orange Park. |
August 18, 2026 2:58 PM CT | 1 Ese Bellair | FL | Power lines down in Orange Park near Meadowbrook and Bellair. Lightning strike fire in the area as well. | |
August 18, 2026 3:15 PM CT | 2 Ene Lakeside | FL | Numerous trees and power lines down along both Doctors Lake Drive and Moody Avenue. | |
August 18, 2026 3:15 PM CT | 2 Sse Bellair | FL | Preliminary damage assessment from emergency management indicated about 8-10 large trees were blown down along and near Moody Avenue near Red Oak Circle. The time of damage was based on radar date. | |
August 18, 2026 3:18 PM CT | 1 E Mandarin | FL | Large trees blown down along Marbon Road between San Jose Blvd and Aladdin Road. | |
August 18, 2026 4:06 PM CT | 2 Nne Glen Saint Mary | FL | Tree on power lines. Time based on Radar. | |
August 18, 2026 4:40 PM CT | 1 Ese Raiford | FL | Trees downed. Time estimated based on Radar. | |
August 18, 2026 5:14 PM CT | Lake Butler | FL | EM Director of Union County reported damage in the Lake Butler area including damage to a home along SW 7th St and a business along SW Main Blvd. Structural damage was also reported at multiple schoo | |
August 18, 2026 5:18 PM CT | 46 mph | 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor | FL | ASOS station KGNV Gainesville - wind gust 46 mph. |
August 18, 2026 5:31 PM CT | 48 mph | 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor | FL | ASOS station KGNV Gainesville. |
August 18, 2026 5:32 PM CT | 47 mph | Lake Butler | FL | Delayed report - Weatherstem station in Lake Butler reported a peak gust to 47 mph. Winds began to strengthen around 625 pm with gusts over 40 mph. |
| 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 18, 2026 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Jacksonville, FL region as the August 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 11, 2026 through Aug 17, 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 17, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Jacksonville, FL
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