Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 15 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 Durham, NC Hail Map
The August 21, 2026 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 101 square miles and includes an estimated 15,539 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 80 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 7,196 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 80 sq mi | 7,196 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 17 sq mi | 6,553 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4 sq mi | 1,790 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 6,549 single-family homes, 604 townhomes, and 1,101 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,264 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,264 | 208 | 279 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,654 | 314 | 584 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 631 | 82 | 238 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Durham, NC region. Orange County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 4,739 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Durham, NC. Hillsborough, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,538 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 21, 2026 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 21, 2026 Durham, NC hail map spans 3 ZIP codes. ZIP 27278 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,603.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 21, 2026 hail map for Durham, NC 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 21, 2026 4:15 PM CT | 1 Nw Pinehurst | NC | Numerous trees down in the Foxfire area. | |
August 21, 2026 4:35 PM CT | Ramseur | NC | Numerous large mature trees uprooted or snapped in the area of Kimrey Street_ Curtis Street_ Bush Street_ Holly Hill Street_ and Elam Avenue. | |
August 21, 2026 4:50 PM CT | 1 N Ramseur | NC | Numerous reports of trees down around Ramseur. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 21, 2026 4:55 PM CT | 3 Sw Staley | NC | Trees down between Ramseur and Staley. | |
August 21, 2026 5:15 PM CT | 1 Nw Pinehurst | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Pinehurst. Numerous trees down in the Foxfire area. Time corrected. | |
August 21, 2026 5:18 PM CT | 1 Sse Robbins | NC | power lines down on simlin st. | |
August 21, 2026 5:19 PM CT | 3 Sw Troy | NC | trees down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 5:20 PM CT | 2 Sse Robbins | NC | trees down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 5:35 PM CT | 4 Se Teer | NC | tree down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 5:54 PM CT | 5 Nw Durham | NC | tree down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 5:59 PM CT | 4 Wsw Carrboro | NC | tree down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 6:03 PM CT | 4 Wnw Pittsboro | NC | tree down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 6:06 PM CT | 3 Nw Whispering Pines | NC | Trees down in Carthage. | |
August 21, 2026 6:10 PM CT | 2 N Teer | NC | Tree down on powerlines. | |
August 21, 2026 6:10 PM CT | 4 Ene Cumnock | NC | trees down on powerlines. |
| 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 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the August 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 9, 2026 through Aug 20, 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 20, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the August 21, 2026 Durham, 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 Durham, NC 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 21, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Durham, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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