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View the free hail map with reports for Gadsden, AL from September 21, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Heavy storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Storm Impact
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Event Status
Sep 21, 2026
Event Date
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The Gadsden, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 24, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 3 public hail reports, 40 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 21, 2026 event.

Region: Gadsden, AL
September 21, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Gadsden, AL on September 21, 2026
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Max Hail
2.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
3
Largest report: 1.00"
Public Wind Reports
40
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

The September 21, 2026 hail swath map for Gadsden, AL covers approximately 1,219 square miles and includes an estimated 210,591 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 480 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 81,837 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,219 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
210,591
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"406 sq mi57,922
0.50-0.75"480 sq mi81,837
0.75-1.00"170 sq mi30,429
1.00-1.25"105 sq mi25,697
1.25-1.50"36 sq mi7,270
1.50-1.75"19 sq mi6,889
1.75-2.00"2 sq mi174
2.00-2.25"3 sq mi373

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 21, 2026 hail swath map area for Gadsden, AL, HailGeeks estimates 104,848 single-family homes, 2,433 townhomes, and 27,891 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 40,358 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
104,848
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
2,433
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
27,891
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"27,7999287,758
0.50-0.75"40,35891710,527
0.75-1.00"17,1122623,174
1.00-1.25"12,7871914,494
1.25-1.50"3,48865844
1.50-1.75"3,073681,089
1.75-2.00"7313
2.00-2.25"15812

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

Hail from the September 21, 2026 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Gadsden, AL region. Marshall County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 13,223 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 71 cities near Gadsden, AL. Albertville, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 5,643 single-family homes exposed.

AlbertvilleAL
6K homes in the hail path
BirminghamAL
31K homes in the hail path
FultondaleAL
3K homes in the hail path
BoazAL
3K homes in the hail path
EvaAL
229 homes in the hail path
RomeGA
7K homes in the hail path
HuntsvilleAL
4K homes in the hail path
TarrantAL
3K homes in the hail path
Pell CityAL
1K homes in the hail path
Owens Cross RoadsAL
1K homes in the hail path
TalladegaAL
790 homes in the hail path
GuntersvilleAL
616 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 71 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 21, 2026 Gadsden, AL hail map spans 104 ZIP codes. ZIP 35951 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,090.

35951Albertville, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35950Albertville, AL
4K homes in the hail path
35957Boaz, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35207Birmingham, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35068Fultondale, AL
2K homes in the hail path
35234Birmingham, AL
2K homes in the hail path
35621Eva, AL
427 homes in the hail path
36264Heflin, AL
179 homes in the hail path
35217Tarrant, AL
5K homes in the hail path
35763Huntsville, AL
4K homes in the hail path
35160Talladega, AL
2K homes in the hail path
35976Guntersville, AL
813 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 104 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 21, 2026 hail map for Gadsden, AL currently list 3 public hail reports, 40 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
September 21, 2026
3:02 PM CT
1.00 in Grant AL

Media received report from viewer of quarter-size hail in Grant_ AL.

September 21, 2026
4:35 PM CT
1.00 in Albertville AL

Picture of quarter sized hail in Albertville.

September 21, 2026
4:30 PM CT
1.00 in Albertville AL

EMA reported quarter sized hail in Albertville.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 21, 2026 Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gadsden, AL region as the September 21, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 6, 2026 through Sep 23, 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 Sep 23, 2026.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Gadsden, AL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 21, 2026 Gadsden, AL hail event.

How big was the hail in Gadsden, AL on September 21, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.00" in the Gadsden, AL area on September 21, 2026.
How accurate is this Gadsden, AL 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 21, 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 Gadsden, AL 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 Gadsden, AL hail area?
An estimated 210,591 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,219 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 21, 2026 Gadsden, AL event, public storm report tables currently list 3 hail reports, 40 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Gadsden, AL 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 24, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Gadsden, AL area — what should I do?
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