Hail Swath Map Preview
The Birmingham, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 15, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The April 15, 2022 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 142 square miles and includes an estimated 4,824 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 46 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 3,662 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 46 sq mi | 3,662 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 30 sq mi | 365 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 239 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 20 sq mi | 262 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 113 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 79 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 sq mi | 85 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3 sq mi | 19 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 15, 2022 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 2,117 single-family homes, 45 townhomes, and 38 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,668 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,668 | 45 | 38 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 123 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 15, 2022 Birmingham, AL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the April 15, 2022 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Hale County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 463 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 1 cities near Birmingham, AL. Akron, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 14 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 15, 2022 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 15, 2022 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 5 ZIP codes. ZIP 35474 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 341.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 15, 2022 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 4 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2022 12:27 AM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WNW Havana | AL | HAIL AROUND QUARTER SIZE WITH AN ASSORTMENT OF SMALLER SIZES IN STEWART; HAIL DIMPLES TO THE ROOF OF A VEHICLE. |
April 16, 2022 12:29 AM CT |
1.00 in | Moundville Airport | AL | QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED JUST SOUTH OF MOUNDVILLE. |
April 16, 2022 12:33 AM CT |
1.25 in | 1 N Havana | AL | HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN HAVANA. |
April 16, 2022 12:33 AM CT |
2.00 in | Havana | AL | PHOTOS OF HAIL TO AROUND TWO INCHES IN DIAMETER WITH A BUSTED WINDSHIELD. AN ASSORTMENT OF SMALLER SIZES ALSO OBSERVED. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2022 12:45 AM CT | 6 WNW Morgan Springs | AL | EM REPORTED HUNDREDS OF TREES UPROOTED AND SOME SNAPPED OVER A WIDE PATH NEAR SR 25 AND CR 32... SEEMINGLY FROM STRAIGHT LINE WINDS. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 15, 2022 10:30 PM CT | UNK | 4 W Windham Springs | AL | THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN EAST OF THE NORTH RIVER JUST BEFORE OREGONIA ROAD. IT TRACKED NORTHEAST AND UPROOTED SEVERAL TREES. THE TORNADO CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE SKIRTING... SIDING AND SHINGLES TO A MANUFACTURED HOME. IT CONTINUED NORTHEAST ACROSS WOODED UNINHABITED AREAS BEFORE LIFTING ALONG HIGHWAY 69 NORTH OF WILCUTT ROAD WHERE MINOR TREE LIMB DAMAGE OCCURRED. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 15, 2022 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Birmingham, AL region as the April 15, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Dec 29, 2021 through Apr 6, 2022, 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 Apr 6, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the April 15, 2022 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL 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 15, 2022 Birmingham, AL 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 April 15, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Birmingham, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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