Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, 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, 18 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The August 20, 2026 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 407 square miles and includes an estimated 81,716 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 202 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 49,204 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 202 sq mi | 49,204 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 169 sq mi | 27,527 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 33 sq mi | 4,854 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 131 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 33,462 single-family homes, 2,219 townhomes, and 7,035 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 19,116 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 19,116 | 1,423 | 5,291 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,160 | 756 | 1,314 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,142 | 40 | 428 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 44 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Franklin County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 1,787 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Raleigh, NC. Raleigh, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 7,375 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 20, 2026 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 20, 2026 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 27549 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,636.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 20, 2026 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 18 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 12:20 PM CT | 4 Nne Bunn | NC | Tree down on Sledge Road northeast of Bunn. | |
August 20, 2026 12:25 PM CT | 5 Nnw Spring Hope | NC | Tree down on Vick Road. | |
August 20, 2026 12:32 PM CT | 5 W Pilot | NC | Power outage reported by Duke Energy caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment. | |
August 20, 2026 12:35 PM CT | 2 E Lake Wheeler | NC | Tree down on Sidney Road. | |
August 20, 2026 12:35 PM CT | 4 Wsw New Hope | NC | Tree down on powerlines with the tree on fire. | |
August 20, 2026 12:40 PM CT | 2 Wsw Knightdale | NC | Tree down on Willow Ridge Drive. | |
August 20, 2026 12:55 PM CT | 1 Nnw Wendell | NC | Tree down on Old Country Mial Road. | |
August 20, 2026 1:10 PM CT | 2 Se Spring Hope | NC | Tree down on Old Spring Hope Road. | |
August 20, 2026 1:15 PM CT | 3 Se Spring Hope | NC | Tree down on Wiggins Road. | |
August 20, 2026 1:20 PM CT | 3 S Garner | NC | Tree down on powerlines on Rand Road. | |
August 20, 2026 1:35 PM CT | 2 W Coats Crossroads | NC | Several trees down near the intersection of NC 210 and NC 50. | |
August 20, 2026 1:45 PM CT | 1 Se Sims | NC | Tree down on Old Davis Road. | |
August 20, 2026 1:45 PM CT | 3 Sse Sims | NC | Tree fell onto a vehicle travelling on I-95 northbound at mile marker 118. | |
August 20, 2026 1:50 PM CT | 1 Ene Selma | NC | Tree down on Raiford Street in Selma. | |
August 20, 2026 1:50 PM CT | 1 Nw Smithfield | NC | Tree down on Parrish Lane. | |
August 20, 2026 3:05 PM CT | Stedman | NC | Tree down off Clinton Road. | |
August 20, 2026 3:11 PM CT | Stedman | NC | tree down on powerlines near Euclid St. | |
August 20, 2026 3:35 PM CT | Salemburg | NC | a few shingles blown off a roof_ and many large tree branches down near Laurel Lake Rd. |
| 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 Raleigh, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the August 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 28, 2026 through Aug 14, 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 14, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the August 20, 2026 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 20, 2026 Raleigh, NC 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 20, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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