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Hail Map with Reports for Gadsden, AL

View the free hail map with reports for Gadsden, AL from August 20, 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 20, 2026
Event Date
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The Gadsden, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 123 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 20, 2026 event.

Region: Gadsden, AL
August 20, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Gadsden, AL on August 20, 2026
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Max Hail
2.25"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
2
Largest report: 1.00"
Public Wind Reports
123
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

The August 20, 2026 hail swath map for Gadsden, AL covers approximately 2,946 square miles and includes an estimated 396,048 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,240 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 165,642 people.

Mapped Impact Area
2,946 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
396,048
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"1,093 sq mi133,278
0.50-0.75"1,240 sq mi165,642
0.75-1.00"420 sq mi64,939
1.00-1.25"147 sq mi25,161
1.25-1.50"31 sq mi4,513
1.50-1.75"9 sq mi2,367
1.75-2.00"4 sq mi105
2.00-2.25"0 sq mi9
2.25-2.50"2 sq mi34

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 20, 2026 hail swath map area for Gadsden, AL, HailGeeks estimates 173,617 single-family homes, 4,573 townhomes, and 47,049 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 71,211 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
173,617
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
4,573
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
47,049
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"59,8988389,487
0.50-0.75"71,2112,11524,602
0.75-1.00"27,5061,16810,461
1.00-1.25"11,8333472,109
1.25-1.50"1,95780362
1.50-1.75"1,1302528
1.75-2.00"6100
2.00-2.25"400
2.25-2.50"1700

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

Hail from the August 20, 2026 storm was mapped across 26 counties in the Gadsden, AL region. Marshall County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 16,697 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 81 cities near Gadsden, AL. Huntsville, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 53,431 single-family homes exposed.

HuntsvilleAL
53K homes in the hail path
HancevilleAL
687 homes in the hail path
GadsdenAL
7K homes in the hail path
CullmanAL
6K homes in the hail path
GuntersvilleAL
3K homes in the hail path
ScottsboroAL
2K homes in the hail path
Redstone ArsenalAL
1K homes in the hail path
Tidmore BendAL
896 homes in the hail path
Lookout MountainAL
519 homes in the hail path
SectionAL
223 homes in the hail path
BlountsvilleAL
115 homes in the hail path
GaylesvilleAL
68 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 81 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 20, 2026 Gadsden, AL hail map spans 106 ZIP codes. ZIP 35951 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,092.

35951Albertville, AL
1K homes in the hail path
35055Cullman, AL
7K homes in the hail path
35803Huntsville, AL
11K homes in the hail path
35976Guntersville, AL
5K homes in the hail path
35077Hanceville, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35754Huntsville, AL
2K homes in the hail path
35901Gadsden, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35975AL
416 homes in the hail path
35808Redstone Arsenal, AL
397 homes in the hail path
35802Huntsville, AL
5K homes in the hail path
35904Gadsden, AL
4K homes in the hail path
35058Cullman, AL
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 106 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 20, 2026 hail map for Gadsden, AL currently list 2 public hail reports, 123 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
August 20, 2026
11:26 PM CT
1.00 in Pisgah AL

Quarter size (1 in. diameter) hail reported in Pisgah.

August 20, 2026
11:32 PM CT
0.88 in Section AL

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 20, 2026 Gadsden, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Gadsden, AL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gadsden, AL region as the August 20, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 8, 2026 through Aug 17, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 17, 2026.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Gadsden, AL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 20, 2026 Gadsden, AL hail event.

How big was the hail in Gadsden, AL on August 20, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.25" in the Gadsden, AL area on August 20, 2026.
How accurate is this Gadsden, AL 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 20, 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 Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL hail area?
An estimated 396,048 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 2,946 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 20, 2026 Gadsden, AL event, public storm report tables currently list 2 hail reports, 123 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Gadsden, AL hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
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 Gadsden, AL area — what should I do?
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