Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 17 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 9, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The April 9, 2021 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 1,195 square miles and includes an estimated 127,607 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 436 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 53,566 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 311 sq mi | 47,086 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 436 sq mi | 53,566 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 242 sq mi | 16,282 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 131 sq mi | 4,883 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 53 sq mi | 2,917 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 22 sq mi | 2,873 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 9, 2021 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 55,884 single-family homes, 2,459 townhomes, and 14,411 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 23,976 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,702 | 1,669 | 7,451 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 23,976 | 630 | 6,192 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 8,082 | 68 | 412 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,621 | 12 | 124 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,298 | 42 | 96 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,205 | 38 | 136 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the April 9, 2021 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Durham, NC region. Harnett County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 8,905 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 19 cities near Durham, NC. Angier, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,179 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 9, 2021 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 9, 2021 Durham, NC hail map spans 56 ZIP codes. ZIP 27501 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,062.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 9, 2021 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 17 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 9, 2021 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Mountain Valley | VA | CHATHAM ROAD AND MOUNTAIN VALLEY ROAD. |
April 9, 2021 3:30 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NW Nelson | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 3:34 PM CT |
1.25 in | Turbeville | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 3:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 E Seminole | NC | REPORT OF 1.00 INCH HAIL AT RAVEN ROCK STATE PARK. |
April 9, 2021 3:38 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 NW Cluster Springs | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 4:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | 4 WSW Dry Fork | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 4:11 PM CT |
1.75 in | Angier | NC | PUBLIC REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL IN THE TOWN OF ANGIER. |
April 9, 2021 4:11 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WNW Tungsten | NC | PUBLIC REPORTS 1.00 INCH HAIL NEAR TOWNSVILLE RD IN BULLOCK BY KERR LAKE. |
April 9, 2021 4:12 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Blairs | VA | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
April 9, 2021 4:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSW Coats Crossroads | NC | PUBLIC REPORTS 1.00 INCH HAIL. |
April 9, 2021 4:14 PM CT |
1.00 in | Dry Fork | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 4:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NNW Ringgold | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 4:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SW Richardson | VA | SEVERAL PICTURES OF ACCUMULATING HAIL ALONG THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF KERR LAKE. ONE REFERENCED IVY HILL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
April 9, 2021 4:42 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 ESE Ringgold | VA | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 9, 2021 4:45 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 SSW Elmo | VA | CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 SSW ELMO. DENTS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE HOODS AND TRUNKS. |
April 9, 2021 4:56 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Gasburg | VA | LARGE HAIL NEAR GASBURG REPORTED BY EMPLOYEE OF 911 CENTER. TIME ESTIMATED. |
April 9, 2021 5:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | Bracey | VA | LARGE HAIL NEAR BRACEY. TIME ESTIMATED. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 April 9, 2021 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 3 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the April 9, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jan 15, 2021 through Mar 28, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.25" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 28, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the April 9, 2021 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 April 9, 2021 Durham, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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