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View the free hail map with reports for Raleigh, NC from August 1, 2021. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Aug 1, 2021
Event Date
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The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 1, 2021 event.

Region: Raleigh, NC
August 1, 2021 Hail swath map preview for Raleigh, NC on August 1, 2021
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
8
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

The August 1, 2021 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 357 square miles and includes an estimated 37,048 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 161 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 20,851 people.

Mapped Impact Area
357 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
37,048
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"161 sq mi20,851
0.50-0.75"131 sq mi12,163
0.75-1.00"41 sq mi2,896
1.00-1.25"16 sq mi704
1.25-1.50"2 sq mi122
1.50-1.75"5 sq mi312

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 1, 2021 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 15,675 single-family homes, 270 townhomes, and 896 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 9,234 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
15,675
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
270
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
896
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"9,234170500
0.50-0.75"5,16191348
0.75-1.00"949844
1.00-1.25"25614
1.25-1.50"2600
1.50-1.75"4900

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

Hail from the August 1, 2021 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Duplin County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 2,221 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Raleigh, NC. Fuquay-Varina, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 2,616 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 1, 2021 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 28365 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,219.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 1, 2021 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 1, 2021
6:19 AM CT
1 SW Haw RiverNC1 TREE REPORTED DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF RIVERBEND AND TOWN BRANCH ROAD.
August 1, 2021
6:28 AM CT
4 ENE MebaneNC1 TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF PINE MEADOW LANE AND FIELDSVIEW ROAD.
August 1, 2021
12:29 PM CT
1 ENE WilsonNCPOWERLINE DOWN NEAR THE SPEEDWAY ON WARD BOULEVARD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
August 1, 2021
12:41 PM CT
2 W SaratogaNCTREE DOWN NEAR PANTHER BRANCH ROAD AND GRIMSLEY STORE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
August 1, 2021
12:41 PM CT
3 SSE Newton GroveNCDUKE ELECTRIC REPORTS DOWN TREE DAMAGING EQUIPMENT NEAR HOBBTON HIGHWAY AND MAPLE LEAF LANE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
August 1, 2021
12:48 PM CT
2 E SaratogaNCTREE DOWN NEAR PINEY GROVE CHURCH ROAD AND EASTFORK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
August 1, 2021
1:45 PM CT
Deep RunNCLENOIR COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN ALONG JOHN GREEN SMITH RD IN DEEP RUN. TIME BASED ON RADAR.
August 1, 2021
1:50 PM CT
4 SSW RamseurNC911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN WITH SOME ON VEHICLES AND HOUSES EAST OF ASHEBORO AND SOUTH OF RAMSEUR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
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Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Raleigh, NC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the August 1, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 9, 2021 through Jul 30, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 30, 2021.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 1, 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 1, 2021 Raleigh, NC hail event.

How big was the hail in Raleigh, NC on August 1, 2021?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Raleigh, NC area on August 1, 2021.
How accurate is this Raleigh, NC 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 August 1, 2021 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Raleigh, NC event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. 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 Raleigh, NC hail area?
An estimated 37,048 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 357 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 August 1, 2021 Raleigh, NC event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 8 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Raleigh, NC hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 27, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Raleigh, NC area — what should I do?
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