Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The May 9, 2021 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 131 square miles and includes an estimated 10,135 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 87 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 6,593 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 87 sq mi | 6,593 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 41 sq mi | 3,241 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3 sq mi | 301 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2021 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 5,144 single-family homes, 26 townhomes, and 290 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 3,287 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 3,287 | 18 | 204 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,718 | 6 | 75 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 139 | 2 | 11 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2021 storm was mapped across 2 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Lauderdale County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 3,546 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Decatur, AL. Killen, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 267 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2021 Decatur, AL hail map spans 3 ZIP codes. ZIP 35645 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,070.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2021 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2021 7:55 PM CT | 1 SW Sheffield | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF CHICKAMAUGA STREET AND NORRIS CIRCLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:00 PM CT | 6 S Fayetteville | TN | A METAL COMMERCIAL SIGN WAS DAMAGED AT 2809 HUNTSVILLE HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:07 PM CT | Littleville | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT 1400 JACKSON HIGHWAY IN LITTLEVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:09 PM CT | 5 W Hazel Green | AL | TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE WAS REPORTED AT READY SECTION ROAD AT BOLDEN HUGHEY ROAD. POWER OUTAGES WERE REPORTED IN THIS AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:09 PM CT | 2 W Hazel Green | AL | TREES DOWN ON THE ROAD AT LOVELACE ROAD AT WEST LIMESTONE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:09 PM CT | 2 SE Harvest | AL | TREE BRANCHES WERE KNOCKED DOWN INTO THE ROAD ON FORDS CHAPEL ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:11 PM CT | 3 S Harvest | AL | A LARGE TREE BRANCH WAS KNOCKED DOWN INTO THE ROAD AT NICK DAVIS ROAD AT ORVILLE SMITH ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:15 PM CT | 1 SE Hazel Green | AL | TREES DOWN ON JIMMY FISK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:18 PM CT | 4 NNW Huntsville | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BLOCKING THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:23 PM CT | 5 NE Huntsville | AL | A TREE AND POWER LINE WERE KNOCKED DOWN INTO THE ROADWAY AT EASTBROOK CIRCLE AT ACADEMY DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:24 PM CT | 2 NE Huntsville | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BLOCKING THE ROADWAY AT STANLEY DRIVE AT MAGNOLIA DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:25 PM CT | 4 NE Huntsville | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN BLOCKING THE ROADWAY AT 1705 BIDE A WEE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 9, 2021 8:25 PM CT | 5 NE Huntsville | AL | A TREE AND POWER LINE WERE KNOCKED DOWN AT MCKINLEY ROAD AT MAYSVILLE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| 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 May 9, 2021 Decatur, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Decatur, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Decatur, AL region as the May 9, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 15, 2021 through May 4, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 4, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the May 9, 2021 Decatur, AL 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 Decatur, AL region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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