Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 22, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The May 22, 2022 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 173 square miles and includes an estimated 20,341 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 71 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 12,046 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 71 sq mi | 12,046 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 68 sq mi | 4,690 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 25 sq mi | 2,320 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 7 sq mi | 852 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 433 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 22, 2022 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 7,982 single-family homes, 213 townhomes, and 3,050 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 4,566 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,566 | 187 | 2,837 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,116 | 7 | 175 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 903 | 6 | 23 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 276 | 7 | 8 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 121 | 6 | 7 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 22, 2022 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Lawrence County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 3,827 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Decatur, AL. Trinity, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 922 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 22, 2022 Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 22, 2022 Decatur, AL hail map spans 11 ZIP codes. ZIP 35673 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,097.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 22, 2022 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 2 public hail reports, 3 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 22, 2022 8:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Lawrenceburg | TN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 22, 2022 4:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 S Hillsboro | AL | QUARTER SIZE HAIL WAS REPORTED AT EAST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 22, 2022 10:45 PM CT | Lawrenceburg | TN | TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN AND POWER OUTAGES OCCURRED. A HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM ROOF WAS DAMAGED CAUSING WATER DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY REPORT TIMES AND RADAR. | |
May 22, 2022 4:22 PM CT | 4 WSW Trinity | AL | 10 TO 12 TREES WERE REPORTED DOWN ON CR 434 TO CR 214 ALONG A STRETCH 2 MILES EAST OF THIS LOCATION NEAR CR 214. | |
May 22, 2022 4:57 PM CT | 2 N Decatur | AL | TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 3RD AVE SE AND 4TH ST SE IN DECATUR. |
| 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 22, 2022 Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Decatur, AL region as the May 22, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 6, 2022 through May 21, 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 21, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the May 22, 2022 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 May 22, 2022 Decatur, 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 May 22, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Decatur, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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