Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 28, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The July 28, 2021 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 483 square miles and includes an estimated 137,648 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 217 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 53,250 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 179 sq mi | 52,026 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 217 sq mi | 53,250 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 74 sq mi | 26,543 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 5,829 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 28, 2021 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 47,952 single-family homes, 3,364 townhomes, and 13,754 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 19,649 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,887 | 1,451 | 4,456 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 19,649 | 1,098 | 5,107 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 9,007 | 664 | 3,687 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,409 | 151 | 504 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the July 28, 2021 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Wake County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 18,948 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Raleigh, NC. Fayetteville, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 10,256 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 28, 2021 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 28, 2021 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 36 ZIP codes. ZIP 27527 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,385.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 28, 2021 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 28, 2021 1:30 PM CT | 1 E Duncan | NC | MEDIA REPORTS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NEAR OAK RIDGE DUNCAN ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 1:58 PM CT | 2 SSE Duncan | NC | FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS POWER LINES DOWN AT OAKRIDGE RIVER ROAD AND AVERY SPENCE ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 4:00 PM CT | 3 S Emit | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND POWERLINES DOWN. | |
July 28, 2021 4:05 PM CT | 2 WNW Kenly | NC | MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN ON ROUTE 22 IN KENLY. | |
July 28, 2021 4:48 PM CT | 4 WSW Kingsboro | NC | MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN AT NC 43 AND BULLUCK ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 5:00 PM CT | 3 NNW Pinetops | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AT DAVISTOWN-MERCER ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 5:00 PM CT | Fountain | NC | TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
July 28, 2021 5:01 PM CT | 5 NE Rockfish | NC | TREES REPORTED DOWN AT RAYCONDA AND FAIRFOREST ROAD. | |
July 28, 2021 5:19 PM CT | Farmville | NC | TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
July 28, 2021 5:41 PM CT | 3 SSW Kinston | NC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 3 SSW KINSTON. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. AT ONE TIME AROUND 15...000 CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT POWER IN THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
July 28, 2021 5:51 PM CT | 3 SSW Kinston | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. AT ONE TIME AROUND 15...000 CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT POWER IN THE COUNTY. 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 July 28, 2021 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the July 28, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 9, 2021 through Jul 26, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 26, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the July 28, 2021 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 July 28, 2021 Raleigh, 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 July 28, 2021 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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