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Hail Map with Reports for Raleigh, NC

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

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Event Status
Sep 5, 2026
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 8, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 10 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 5, 2026 event.

Region: Raleigh, NC
September 5, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Raleigh, NC on September 5, 2026
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Max Hail
2.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
10
Largest report: 2.00"
Public Wind Reports
49
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

The September 5, 2026 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 1,667 square miles and includes an estimated 356,058 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 677 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 157,845 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,667 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
356,058
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"580 sq mi116,020
0.50-0.75"677 sq mi157,845
0.75-1.00"234 sq mi39,927
1.00-1.25"77 sq mi18,346
1.25-1.50"50 sq mi9,479
1.50-1.75"27 sq mi4,747
1.75-2.00"10 sq mi4,277
2.00-2.25"7 sq mi1,821
2.25-2.50"4 sq mi3,493
2.50-2.75"2 sq mi103

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 5, 2026 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 137,853 single-family homes, 12,093 townhomes, and 36,296 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 57,438 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
137,853
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
12,093
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
36,296
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"45,6854,32611,178
0.50-0.75"57,4385,93918,841
0.75-1.00"16,7861,1104,100
1.00-1.25"7,949442809
1.25-1.50"4,017102577
1.50-1.75"1,86535282
1.75-2.00"1,66255259
2.00-2.25"86023133
2.25-2.50"1,54261117
2.50-2.75"4900

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

Hail from the September 5, 2026 storm was mapped across 31 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Franklin County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 7,870 single-family homes inside the swath.

Franklin CountyNC
8K homes in the hail path
Granville CountyNC
3K homes in the hail path
Wake CountyNC
45K homes in the hail path
Johnston CountyNC
21K homes in the hail path
Chatham CountyNC
8K homes in the hail path
Person CountyNC
4K homes in the hail path
Edgecombe CountyNC
937 homes in the hail path
Wilson CountyNC
622 homes in the hail path
Nash CountyNC
553 homes in the hail path
Showing 9 of 31 counties

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 43 cities near Raleigh, NC. Clayton, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 9,609 single-family homes exposed.

ClaytonNC
10K homes in the hail path
Wilson's MillsNC
2K homes in the hail path
RaleighNC
18K homes in the hail path
WendellNC
5K homes in the hail path
Archer LodgeNC
2K homes in the hail path
KnightdaleNC
2K homes in the hail path
Siler CityNC
2K homes in the hail path
GarnerNC
374 homes in the hail path
FayettevilleNC
8K homes in the hail path
Wake ForestNC
7K homes in the hail path
Chapel HillNC
7K homes in the hail path
DurhamNC
6K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 43 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 5, 2026 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 92 ZIP codes. ZIP 27525 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,431.

27525Franklinton, NC
4K homes in the hail path
27520Clayton, NC
8K homes in the hail path
27527Archer Lodge, NC
7K homes in the hail path
27522Butner, NC
1K homes in the hail path
27577Smithfield, NC
2K homes in the hail path
27593Wilson's Mills, NC
53 homes in the hail path
27344Siler City, NC
4K homes in the hail path
27565Oxford, NC
986 homes in the hail path
27822Elm City, NC
182 homes in the hail path
27852Macclesfield, NC
108 homes in the hail path
27591Wendell, NC
7K homes in the hail path
27545Knightdale, NC
4K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 92 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 Raleigh, NC currently list 10 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
September 5, 2026
1:50 PM CT
 0.88 in Franklinton NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:23 PM CT
 0.75 in Farmville NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
2:55 PM CT
 0.50 in 1 N Clayton NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:00 PM CT
 1.00 in 2 E Clayton NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:02 PM CT
 1.75 in 3 Se Clayton NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:15 PM CT
 2.00 in 4 S Flowers NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:32 PM CT
 1.50 in 3 Ene Knightdale NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
1:25 PM CT
 1.75 in 6 Ene Creedmoor NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
2:45 PM CT
 1.50 in 3 Ene Knightdale NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
2:48 PM CT
 1.75 in Macclesfield NC

No National Weather Service description provided.
Showing 10 public hail reports

This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 5, 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

Related Hail Maps in the Raleigh, NC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the September 5, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 21, 2026 through Sep 4, 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 4, 2026.

Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Raleigh, NC
4K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Aug 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Raleigh, NC
539 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Raleigh, NC
1K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Aug 28, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Raleigh, NC
300 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Raleigh, NC
2K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Raleigh, NC on Sep 4, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
1.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreHigh
Raleigh, NC
45K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How big was the hail in Raleigh, NC on September 5, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.50" in the Raleigh, NC area on September 5, 2026.
How accurate is this Raleigh, 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 High mean?
For this Raleigh, NC event, the Event Inspection Score is High. 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 Raleigh, NC hail area?
An estimated 356,058 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,667 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 Raleigh, NC event, public storm report tables currently list 10 hail reports, 49 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Raleigh, NC hail map for my business or content?
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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 Raleigh, NC area — what should I do?
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