Hail Swath Map Preview
The Hickory, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 9, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 41 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 6, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Hickory, NC Hail Map
The September 6, 2026 hail swath map for Hickory, NC covers approximately 377 square miles and includes an estimated 37,904 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 203 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 25,020 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 203 sq mi | 25,020 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 115 sq mi | 7,466 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 42 sq mi | 3,577 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 10 sq mi | 1,093 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 271 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 317 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 160 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 6, 2026 hail swath map area for Hickory, NC, HailGeeks estimates 17,060 single-family homes, 257 townhomes, and 3,487 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 10,889 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,889 | 193 | 2,785 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,760 | 56 | 390 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,622 | 8 | 233 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 528 | 0 | 71 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 94 | 0 | 3 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 111 | 0 | 3 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 56 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Hail from the September 6, 2026 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Hickory, NC region. Cherokee County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 5,077 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Hickory, NC. Gaffney, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 1,134 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 6, 2026 Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 6, 2026 Hickory, NC hail map spans 24 ZIP codes. ZIP 29341 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,491.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 6, 2026 hail map for Hickory, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 6, 2026 1:19 PM CT | 2 E Old Fort | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages near Oakdale Road. | |
September 6, 2026 1:29 PM CT | 4 N Dysartsville | NC | Tree down on house. | |
September 6, 2026 1:31 PM CT | 1 E Old Fort | NC | Multiple trees on road. | |
September 6, 2026 1:34 PM CT | 2 Sse Thermal City | NC | Tree down on powerlines in the Union Mills area. | |
September 6, 2026 1:57 PM CT | 4 Nw Ellenboro | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages near Bostic. | |
September 6, 2026 2:08 PM CT | 1 N Ellenboro | NC | Trees down on utility equipment. | |
September 6, 2026 2:13 PM CT | 6 Se Tigerville | SC | Social media report of a tree down in the backyard of a home along Lake Robinson. | |
September 6, 2026 2:13 PM CT | 7 Se Mill Spring | NC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages on Coxe Road. | |
September 6, 2026 2:15 PM CT | 2 E Ellenboro | NC | Trained Spotter reports major tree damage and a displaced streetlight pole on Pioner Road. | |
September 6, 2026 2:25 PM CT | 2 E Chesnee | SC | Emergency Management reports multiple trees and powerlines down across Cherokee County. | |
September 6, 2026 2:29 PM CT | Boiling Springs Nc | NC | Social media picture of a tree down in Boiling Springs. | |
September 6, 2026 2:29 PM CT | Lyman | SC | Social media picture of a tree snapped in Lyman. | |
September 6, 2026 2:30 PM CT | 1 Wnw Boiling Springs N | NC | Trees down on Cliffside road at old Cliffside. | |
September 6, 2026 2:31 PM CT | 6 Nnw Gaffney | SC | Tree down on a power line along Grassy Pond Rd. | |
September 6, 2026 2:32 PM CT | 2 S Boiling Springs Nc | NC | Several trees down between Boiling Springs and the state line_ several of which fell on powerlines and one on a home. | |
September 6, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 4 Nne Cowpens | SC | Social media video of a tree that fell on a tractor trailer on I-85 near Cowpens. | |
September 6, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 4 Sw Bat Cave | NC | Trees down on utility equipment. | |
September 6, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 5 Nnw Gaffney | SC | Trees down along Boiling Springs Hwy. | |
September 6, 2026 2:37 PM CT | 3 Wnw Gaffney | SC | Tree down across I-85 in Gaffney. | |
September 6, 2026 2:39 PM CT | 2 Nnw Gaffney | SC | Social media picture of several large trees down. | |
September 6, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 3 Nne Gaffney | SC | Social media picture of large bay door blown in. | |
September 6, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 3 W Gaffney | SC | Multiple trees across Overbrook Dr. | |
September 6, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 3 W Gaffney | SC | Multiple trees down across Overbrook Dr. | |
September 6, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 4 W Gaffney | SC | Multiple trees across Overbrook Dr. | |
September 6, 2026 2:40 PM CT | 4 Wnw Spartanburg | SC | Utility Company reports trees down leading to power outages in the Arcadia area. | |
September 6, 2026 2:41 PM CT | 3 Ne Gaffney | SC | Multiple road signs broken off on I-85 near mile marker 95. | |
September 6, 2026 2:44 PM CT | 1 Ese Gaffney | SC | Tree on a house on Cypress Dr. | |
September 6, 2026 2:44 PM CT | 1 Ssw Gaffney | SC | Social media picture of a snapped railroad crossing arm. | |
September 6, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 2 E Gaffney | SC | Beech St blocked by fallen trees. | |
September 6, 2026 2:46 PM CT | 1 Se Gaffney | SC | Restaurant sign blown out. | |
September 6, 2026 2:46 PM CT | 2 Ese Thicketty | SC | Trees and powerlines down along Pacolet Hwy. | |
September 6, 2026 2:46 PM CT | Gaffney | SC | Numerous trees down around the city of Gaffney_ including several that fell onto homes. | |
September 6, 2026 2:49 PM CT | 2 Ene Gaffney | SC | Multiple trees down on utility equipment across the city of Gaffney. | |
September 6, 2026 2:50 PM CT | 3 W Gaffney | SC | Emergency Management reports numerous trees and powerlines down across Cherokee County. People trapped in a car by a tree on Overbrook Drive. | |
September 6, 2026 2:38 PM CT | 2 Se Chesnee | SC | Power line down. | |
September 6, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 4 Nne Gaffney | SC | Power line down. | |
September 6, 2026 2:55 PM CT | 4 Ssw Blacksburg | SC | Tree down at the intersection of Upper Deal St and Church St. | |
September 6, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 4 E Chesnee | SC | Tree down near the intersection of North Green River Rd and Green Farm Rd. | |
September 6, 2026 2:35 PM CT | 7 Nnw Gaffney | SC | Tree down near the intersection of Robbs School Rd and Twin Bridge Rd. | |
September 6, 2026 2:48 PM CT | 1 Ssw Thicketty | SC | Tree down along White Plains Rd. | |
September 6, 2026 3:06 PM CT | 6 Wnw Saratt | SC | Tree down along Asbury Road. |
| 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 September 6, 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 in the Hickory, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hickory, NC region as the September 6, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 20, 2026 through Sep 5, 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 Sep 5, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Hickory, NC
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