Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 18, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 18, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The September 18, 2026 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 116 square miles and includes an estimated 30,218 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 74 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 14,635 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 74 sq mi | 14,635 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 32 sq mi | 10,718 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10 sq mi | 4,865 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 18, 2026 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 13,346 single-family homes, 407 townhomes, and 3,558 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,194 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,194 | 105 | 1,390 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,872 | 155 | 1,471 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,280 | 147 | 697 |
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Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the September 18, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. Rowan County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 5,936 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Charlotte, NC. Salisbury, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 4,285 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 18, 2026 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 18, 2026 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 11 ZIP codes. ZIP 28144 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,628.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 18, 2026 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 7 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 18, 2026 1:30 PM CT | 3 E Sheffield | NC | Trees down on roadway. | |
September 18, 2026 2:00 PM CT | 3 Wnw Fork Church | NC | 911 call center reported trees down on Chestnut Tr. | |
September 18, 2026 2:30 PM CT | 2 Wsw Mooresville | NC | Multiple trees down at Charlotte Hwy and Aztec Cir. | |
September 18, 2026 2:44 PM CT | 2 Nw Craven | NC | Power company reported power outage caused by downed trees. | |
September 18, 2026 1:45 PM CT | 6 Sw Pleasant Garden | NC | Tree in the road blocking Coltrane Mill Road at River Mill Road. | |
September 18, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 1 Wnw Gold Hill | NC | Trained spotter reported multiple trees down on Zion Church Rd. | |
September 18, 2026 2:45 PM CT | 4 N Gold Hill | NC | Trained spotter reported trees down on John Morgan Rd south of Liberty. |
| 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 18, 2026 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the September 18, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 17, 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.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
Not sure whether the September 18, 2026 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the September 18, 2026 Charlotte, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 18, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charlotte, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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