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 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 1, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The August 1, 2021 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 266 square miles and includes an estimated 48,011 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 96 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 18,922 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 96 sq mi | 18,922 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 92 sq mi | 12,860 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 36 sq mi | 5,435 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 24 sq mi | 5,368 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 2,609 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 6 sq mi | 1,741 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 sq mi | 1,076 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 1, 2021 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 20,703 single-family homes, 743 townhomes, and 4,375 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 8,695 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 8,695 | 284 | 1,169 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,398 | 173 | 1,379 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,945 | 59 | 628 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,410 | 173 | 557 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 961 | 28 | 473 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 790 | 13 | 135 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 504 | 13 | 34 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 1, 2021 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Durham, NC region. Randolph County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 10,920 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Durham, NC. Asheboro, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 7,319 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 1, 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 August 1, 2021 Durham, NC hail map spans 17 ZIP codes. ZIP 27203 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,939.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 1, 2021 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 1, 2021 1:46 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 SSW Franklinville | NC | BROADCAST MEDIA SHOWS PICTURE OF PING PONG SIZED HAIL EAST OF ASHEBORO ALONG FOXFIRE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 1, 2021 6:19 AM CT | 1 SW Haw River | NC | 1 TREE REPORTED DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF RIVERBEND AND TOWN BRANCH ROAD. | |
August 1, 2021 6:28 AM CT | 4 ENE Mebane | NC | 1 TREE REPORTED DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF PINE MEADOW LANE AND FIELDSVIEW ROAD. | |
August 1, 2021 12:29 PM CT | 1 ENE Wilson | NC | POWERLINE DOWN NEAR THE SPEEDWAY ON WARD BOULEVARD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
August 1, 2021 12:41 PM CT | 3 SSE Newton Grove | NC | DUKE ELECTRIC REPORTS DOWN TREE DAMAGING EQUIPMENT NEAR HOBBTON HIGHWAY AND MAPLE LEAF LANE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
August 1, 2021 1:50 PM CT | 4 SSW Ramseur | NC | 911 CALL CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN WITH SOME ON VEHICLES AND HOUSES EAST OF ASHEBORO AND SOUTH OF RAMSEUR. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
August 1, 2021 1:52 PM CT | 2 SSE Franklinville | NC | REPORT OF A FULL TREE DOWN ROUGHLY 2 FT. IN DIAMETER. OTHER 12 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN ALONG ROAD AS WELL. |
| 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 August 1, 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the August 1, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 9, 2021 through Jul 28, 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 28, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the August 1, 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 August 1, 2021 Durham, 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 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 Durham, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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