Hail Swath Map Preview
The Wilmington, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 21, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Wilmington, NC Hail Map
The August 21, 2026 hail swath map for Wilmington, NC covers approximately 1,046 square miles and includes an estimated 129,366 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 419 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 49,728 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 364 sq mi | 36,686 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 419 sq mi | 49,728 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 169 sq mi | 22,933 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 64 sq mi | 9,278 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 25 sq mi | 10,644 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 97 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Wilmington, NC, HailGeeks estimates 56,159 single-family homes, 2,939 townhomes, and 16,072 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 20,845 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,053 | 1,120 | 2,594 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 20,845 | 1,208 | 8,639 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,249 | 411 | 3,772 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,646 | 161 | 490 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5,326 | 39 | 577 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 40 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Wilmington, NC region. Cumberland County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 447 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 30 cities near Wilmington, NC. Kings Grant, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 4,993 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Wilmington, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 21, 2026 Wilmington, NC hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 28312 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 447.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 21, 2026 hail map for Wilmington, NC currently list 1 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 21, 2026 1:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 N Smiths | NC | Quarter size hail reported along Regan Church Rd. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 21, 2026 12:38 PM CT | 5 Sw Catherine Lake | NC | 911 center relayed report of downed tree on Nine Mile Road. | |
August 21, 2026 12:45 PM CT | 1 Nw Ogden | NC | Large limb down near Middle Sound Loop Rd and Darden Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 21, 2026 12:58 PM CT | 1 Wnw Beulaville | NC | 911 center relayed report of tree down on NC 24 in Beulaville. | |
August 21, 2026 1:17 PM CT | 4 Wnw Kornegay | NC | 911 center relayed report of tree down across Tram Road and Red Hill Road. Time estimated from Radar. | |
August 21, 2026 1:20 PM CT | 6 Sw Cedar Creek | NC | Tree down on Butler Nursery Road. | |
August 21, 2026 1:30 PM CT | 4 W Lake Waccamaw | NC | Public reported a grain bin blown into the trees and a barn flattened. Timing is estimated between 220 and 245 PM. | |
August 21, 2026 1:55 PM CT | 5 W Lake Waccamaw | NC | Numerous trees and power lines down near Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro. Approximately 15 trees down. Some individuals trapped in cars under fallen trees and or power lines. | |
August 21, 2026 2:05 PM CT | 6 Sw Roseboro | NC | Tree down on Broadwater Bridger Road near NC 210. | |
August 21, 2026 2:05 PM CT | 7 Ssw Roseboro | NC | Tree down on NC HWY 242 near NC 210. | |
August 21, 2026 2:10 PM CT | 5 Sw Penderlea | NC | Tree down at Tedder Rd and Jessie Moore Rd. Time estimated by radar and time of report. | |
August 21, 2026 2:10 PM CT | 3 Se Roseboro | NC | Tree down on Fleet Cooper Road. | |
August 21, 2026 2:14 PM CT | 2 N Roseboro | NC | tree down along Salemburg Hwy in Roseboro. | |
August 21, 2026 2:30 PM CT | 6 Se Clarendon | NC | Sections of metal roofing torn off of building and fencing had been damaged. Pieces of wood from damaged fence caused damage to nearby vehicle. Timing estimated via radar. | |
August 21, 2026 2:39 PM CT | 3 E Roseboro | NC | tree reported down. | |
August 21, 2026 2:46 PM CT | 1 Ese Clinton | NC | trees reported down around city of Clinton. | |
August 21, 2026 2:56 PM CT | 4 Ne Tolarsville | NC | Several trees down and 210 is flooded and impassable. 911 center also reported trees down around other parts of the county near Tarheel. | |
August 21, 2026 3:08 PM CT | 4 W Lake Waccamaw | NC | Public reported a grain bin blown into the trees and a barn flattened. Timing is estimated between 220 and 245 PM. | |
August 21, 2026 3:10 PM CT | 1 W Rocky Point | NC | Tree down at Hayduke Ln and Hwy 210. Time estimated by radar and report time. | |
August 21, 2026 3:50 PM CT | 3 S Sandy Creek | NC | Tree down at Maco Rd and Charity Way. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 21, 2026 4:10 PM CT | 1 N Bayshore | NC | Tree down on home along Old Market St. Time estimated by radar and time of report. |
| 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 21, 2026 Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Wilmington, NC region as the August 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 27, 2026 through Aug 20, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 20, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Wilmington, NC
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