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 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 20, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
The August 20, 2026 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 1,064 square miles and includes an estimated 155,552 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 492 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 84,771 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 492 sq mi | 84,771 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 437 sq mi | 61,627 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 104 sq mi | 8,423 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 28 sq mi | 712 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4 sq mi | 19 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 47,547 single-family homes, 4,318 townhomes, and 40,997 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 28,292 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 28,292 | 2,093 | 19,570 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 16,527 | 2,045 | 18,834 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,459 | 177 | 2,573 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 261 | 3 | 20 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Hail from the August 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Gainesville, FL region. Marion County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 8,308 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 21 cities near Gainesville, FL. Williston Highlands, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 65 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 20, 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 20, 2026 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 67 ZIP codes. ZIP 32134 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 706.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 20, 2026 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 15 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 20, 2026 2:57 PM CT | 63 mph | 1 Nw Gainesville Airpor | FL | ASOS station KGNV Gainesville. |
August 20, 2026 3:40 PM CT | 4 Ne Bronson | FL | Levy County EM reported that SR24 is completely blocked. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 20, 2026 3:45 PM CT | 7 Sw Williston | FL | Levy County EM reports that a tree fell on a powerline. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 20, 2026 3:53 PM CT | 4 Wnw University Of Flo | FL | Tree down on NW 23rd Ave. Time estimated from radar image. | |
August 20, 2026 3:55 PM CT | 41 mph | 5 Nnw Keystone Heights | FL | AWOS station K42J Keystone Heights Airport. |
August 20, 2026 4:06 PM CT | 41 mph | Green Cove Springs | FL | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Green Cove Springs. Mesonet station GW5512 GREEN COVE SPRINGS. Strong outflow boundary moved through the area. |
August 20, 2026 4:06 PM CT | Lake Butler | FL | Tin roof torn off a roofing company building. | |
August 20, 2026 4:10 PM CT | 1 S Lake Butler | FL | Tree reported down near Lake Butler. Time estimated off radar data. | |
August 20, 2026 4:30 PM CT | 42 mph | 2 Nne Orange Park | FL | Buoy station BKBF1 I-295 Bridge_ St Johns River_ FL. Strong outflow boundary. |
August 20, 2026 4:46 PM CT | 45 mph | 4 Ne Orange Park | FL | Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4 NE Orange Park. AWOS station KNIP Jacksonville Nas reported gust of 45 mph. |
August 20, 2026 4:53 PM CT | 45 mph | 4 Ne Orange Park | FL | AWOS station KNIP Jacksonville Nas reported gust of 45 mph. |
August 20, 2026 5:02 PM CT | 2 S Arlington | FL | EM reported trees down_ power lines down_ in the area around near Pottsburg Creek between Beach Blvd and Atlantic Blvd. Time estimated off radar. | |
August 20, 2026 5:25 PM CT | 4 Ne Columbia | FL | Delayed Report...Restaurant under construction collapsed due to strong wind gusts from passing storms. Time based off radar and nearby weather station observations. | |
August 20, 2026 6:22 PM CT | 2 Nne Alton | FL | Tree down on County Road 354. | |
August 20, 2026 6:30 PM CT | 3 Ese San Pedro Junctio | FL | Tree down near SE Maclay Road and County Road 360. |
| 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 20, 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 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 12, 2026 through Aug 19, 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 19, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL
Not sure whether the August 20, 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.
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