Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 4.00+. There are 0 public hail reports, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 16, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 16, 2022 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 478 square miles and includes an estimated 106,469 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 165 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 65,050 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 165 sq mi | 65,050 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 156 sq mi | 29,763 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 41 sq mi | 5,882 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17 sq mi | 967 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 383 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 9 sq mi | 239 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 6 sq mi | 245 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 4 sq mi | 166 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 15 sq mi | 629 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 4 sq mi | 127 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 10 sq mi | 813 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 9 sq mi | 989 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 8 sq mi | 195 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 3 sq mi | 138 |
| 3.75-4.00" | 6 sq mi | 251 |
| 4.00"+ | 14 sq mi | 632 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 16, 2022 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 43,043 single-family homes, 4,925 townhomes, and 13,296 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 24,385 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 24,385 | 3,589 | 10,579 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,855 | 1,195 | 2,162 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,897 | 117 | 241 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 484 | 8 | 1 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 189 | 1 | 34 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 162 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 132 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 347 | 2 | 20 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 95 | 0 | 2 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 357 | 3 | 101 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 363 | 4 | 156 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 111 | 1 | 0 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.75-4.00" | 109 | 2 | 0 |
| 4.00"+ | 405 | 2 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 16, 2022 Raleigh, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 16, 2022 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Caswell County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 4.00" with roughly 2,451 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Raleigh, NC. Yanceyville, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 627 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 16, 2022 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 May 16, 2022 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 42 ZIP codes. ZIP 27212 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 4.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 595.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 16, 2022 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 10 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 16, 2022 12:02 PM CT | 2 NNE Reidsville | NC | A SOCIAL MEDIA POST SHOWING A FEW LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN IN REIDSVILLE. | |
May 16, 2022 12:27 PM CT | 6 SSE Eureka | NC | STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE CONSISTING OF MINOR ROOF DAMAGE AND TRACTOR TRUCK BLOWN OVER IN THE VICINITY OF TRUE VINE ROAD AND US HIGHWAY 13. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 12:30 PM CT | 2 ENE Shine | NC | THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE REPORTED ON GURGANUS ROAD AROUND 130 PM. SOME ROOF DAMAGE AND A TRAMPOLINE WAS BLOWN INTO A MOTOR VEHICLE. | |
May 16, 2022 4:31 PM CT | 1 SSW Wake Forest | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ALONG CEDAR BRANCH CT. | |
May 16, 2022 4:54 PM CT | 2 W New Hill | NC | POWER OUTAGES CENTERED AROUND NEW HILL CAUSED BY DOWNED TREES CAUSING DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 5:05 PM CT | 1 ESE Holly Springs | NC | A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HOLLY MOUNTAIN ROAD AND STARGATE ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 5:08 PM CT | 4 NE Wendell | NC | A POWER OUTAGE WAS CAUSED BY DOWNED TREES CAUSING DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 5:09 PM CT | Wendell | NC | A TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH PINE STREET AND NOWELL STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 5:16 PM CT | 3 ESE Lake Wheeler | NC | A POWER OUTAGE WAS CAUSED BY DOWNED TREES CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEIR EQUIPMENT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 16, 2022 5:30 PM CT | 2 NE Coats Crossroads | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AT OCEAN DR AND SONNY RD. |
| 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 16, 2022 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 May 16, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 26, 2022 through May 15, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 15, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 16, 2022 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 May 16, 2022 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 May 16, 2022 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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