Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 21, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The May 21, 2022 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 614 square miles and includes an estimated 89,627 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 322 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 55,685 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 322 sq mi | 55,685 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 261 sq mi | 24,398 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 31 sq mi | 9,544 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2022 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 36,102 single-family homes, 2,984 townhomes, and 7,759 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 21,424 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 21,424 | 2,245 | 5,772 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 10,330 | 498 | 1,375 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,348 | 241 | 612 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 21, 2022 Charlotte, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 21, 2022 storm was mapped across 24 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. York County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 8,715 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 18 cities near Charlotte, NC. Fort Mill, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 4,482 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 2022 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 21, 2022 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 43 ZIP codes. ZIP 29715 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,200.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2022 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 2 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2022 1:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Fort Mill | SC | SHAMROCK CT. NEAR S. WHITE ST. |
May 21, 2022 2:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | China Grove | NC | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER-SIZED HAIL IN CHINA GROVE. TIME BASED ON RADAR. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2022 1:40 PM CT | 7 WNW Liberty Hill | SC | FAIRFIELD CO DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON CATAWBA RD NEAR LAKE WATEREE. EXACT LOCATION UNKNOWN. TIME ESTIMATED. | |
May 21, 2022 3:00 PM CT | 1 WNW China Grove | NC | SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG PATTERSON ST. AND HWY 152 IN CHINA GROVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 3:04 PM CT | 3 NE Diggs | NC | A TREE FELL DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 4:45 PM CT | 4 N Midway | NC | POWERLINES DOWN IN THE VICINITY OF POPE RD AND OLD SALISBURY RD. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME. |
| 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 21, 2022 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the May 21, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 26, 2022 through May 19, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 19, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
Not sure whether the May 21, 2022 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, 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 21, 2022 Charlotte, 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 21, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charlotte, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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