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Hail Map with Reports for Hickory, NC

View the free hail map with reports for Hickory, NC from September 5, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Sep 5, 2026
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The Hickory, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 8, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 53 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 5, 2026 event.

Region: Hickory, NC
September 5, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Hickory, NC on September 5, 2026
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
53
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Hickory, NC Hail Map

The September 5, 2026 hail swath map for Hickory, NC covers approximately 867 square miles and includes an estimated 140,072 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 383 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 64,708 people.

Mapped Impact Area
867 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
140,072
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"342 sq mi56,233
0.50-0.75"383 sq mi64,708
0.75-1.00"112 sq mi14,464
1.00-1.25"29 sq mi4,667

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 5, 2026 hail swath map area for Hickory, NC, HailGeeks estimates 62,499 single-family homes, 1,535 townhomes, and 8,271 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 29,170 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
62,499
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
1,535
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
8,271
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"25,3154962,963
0.50-0.75"29,1708324,657
0.75-1.00"6,074178449
1.00-1.25"1,94029202

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map

Hail from the September 5, 2026 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Hickory, NC region. Iredell County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 14,187 single-family homes inside the swath.

Iredell CountyNC
14K homes in the hail path
Rowan CountyNC
5K homes in the hail path
Yadkin CountyNC
5K homes in the hail path
York CountySC
4K homes in the hail path
Polk CountyNC
2K homes in the hail path
Burke CountyNC
2K homes in the hail path
Greenville CountySC
2K homes in the hail path
Davie CountyNC
2K homes in the hail path
Catawba CountyNC
2K homes in the hail path
Showing 9 of 27 counties

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 30 cities near Hickory, NC. Troutman, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,363 single-family homes exposed.

TroutmanNC
2K homes in the hail path
LandrumSC
1K homes in the hail path
TryonNC
671 homes in the hail path
YadkinvilleNC
403 homes in the hail path
MooresvilleNC
8K homes in the hail path
GastoniaNC
6K homes in the hail path
ShelbyNC
2K homes in the hail path
ClemmonsNC
2K homes in the hail path
YorkSC
2K homes in the hail path
EnochvilleNC
846 homes in the hail path
KannapolisNC
806 homes in the hail path
CatawbaNC
769 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 30 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 5, 2026 Hickory, NC hail map spans 69 ZIP codes. ZIP 28115 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,096.

28115Mooresville, NC
8K homes in the hail path
28166Troutman, NC
3K homes in the hail path
27055Yadkinville, NC
3K homes in the hail path
29356Landrum, SC
2K homes in the hail path
28655Morganton, NC
2K homes in the hail path
28782Tryon, NC
1K homes in the hail path
29710Lake Wylie, SC
1K homes in the hail path
27020NC
750 homes in the hail path
28645Lenoir, NC
718 homes in the hail path
28612Connelly Springs, NC
409 homes in the hail path
28689NC
216 homes in the hail path
27012Clemmons, NC
3K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 69 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 5, 2026 hail map for Hickory, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 53 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
September 5, 2026
12:51 PM CT
3 Sse MillersvilleNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:51 PM CT
3 Sw DrexelNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:32 PM CT
1 S TaylorsvilleNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:05 PM CT
1 Ene ClemmonsNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
11:55 AM CT
FoscoeNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:21 PM CT
2 Nne DobsonNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:38 PM CT
3 Se Level CrossNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:22 PM CT
3 Nne AraratNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:23 PM CT
3 S ClingmanNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:35 PM CT
4 Wsw Buck ShoalsNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
11:59 AM CT
1 W DockeryNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:27 PM CT
2 Ssw ClingmanNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:59 PM CT
4 E FarmingtonNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:27 PM CT
3 Sse TerrellNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:32 PM CT
2 S Windy GapNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:46 PM CT
4 W ConcordNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:18 PM CT
1 Nnw TaylorsvilleNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
12:23 PM CT
1 Ssw TaylorsvilleNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:39 PM CT
2 E Union GroveNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:43 PM CT
3 Nw HarmonyNCNo National Weather Service description provided.
Showing 53 public wind reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 5, 2026 Hickory, NC 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 Hickory, NC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hickory, NC region as the September 5, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 20, 2026 through Sep 6, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 6, 2026.

Hail map for Hickory, NC on Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
37K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Hickory, NC
73K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Aug 22, 2026
Aug 22, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
10K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
30K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
811 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Sep 6, 2026
Sep 6, 2026
1.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Hickory, NC
6K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Hickory, NC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 5, 2026 Hickory, NC hail event.

How big was the hail in Hickory, NC on September 5, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Hickory, NC area on September 5, 2026.
How accurate is this Hickory, NC 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 September 5, 2026 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Hickory, NC event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. 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 Hickory, NC hail area?
An estimated 140,072 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 867 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 September 5, 2026 Hickory, NC event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 53 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Hickory, NC 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 September 8, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Hickory, NC area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the September 5, 2026 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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