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 1.50". 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 21, 2022 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 695 square miles and includes an estimated 180,071 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 295 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 69,648 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 295 sq mi | 60,628 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 283 sq mi | 69,648 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 80 sq mi | 28,068 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 26 sq mi | 15,744 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 4,609 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 1,374 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 21, 2022 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 62,674 single-family homes, 9,408 townhomes, and 16,865 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 24,978 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 23,047 | 2,356 | 5,646 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,978 | 3,401 | 5,027 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 8,638 | 2,138 | 2,528 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,318 | 1,134 | 2,458 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,124 | 378 | 1,142 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 569 | 1 | 64 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 21, 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 21, 2022 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Wake County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 31,858 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 20 cities near Raleigh, NC. Garner, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 2,461 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 21, 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 21, 2022 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 27529 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,437.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 21, 2022 hail map for Raleigh, 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 4:22 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Surl | NC | PUBLIC MEASURED UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
May 21, 2022 4:27 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NNE Morrisville | NC | OFF AIRPORT BLVD. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2022 3:55 PM CT | 1 WSW Micro | NC | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 WSW MICRO. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US 301 N AND PITTMAN RD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 4:18 PM CT | Roxboro | NC | A TREE FELL DOWN ON POWERLINES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF N CHARLES ST AND REAMS AVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 4:59 PM CT | 2 SE Knightdale | NC | MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR SMITHFIELD RD AND I-87. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR. | |
May 21, 2022 5:45 PM CT | 3 SE Concord | NC | POWERLINES DOWN ON THE NORTHSIDE OF ROXBORO. 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 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 21, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 6, 2022 through May 20, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 20, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 21, 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 21, 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 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 Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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