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Hail Map with Reports for Gadsden, AL

View the free hail map with reports for Gadsden, AL from July 21, 2022. This event is marked as Complete, with a Heavy storm impact level and a High Event Inspection Score.

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Event Status
Jul 21, 2022
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The Gadsden, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 2 public hail reports, 17 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 21, 2022 event.

Region: Gadsden, AL
July 21, 2022 Hail swath map preview for Gadsden, AL on July 21, 2022
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
2
Largest report: 1.00"
Public Wind Reports
17
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

The July 21, 2022 hail swath map for Gadsden, AL covers approximately 1,989 square miles and includes an estimated 327,552 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 897 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 143,148 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,989 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
327,552
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"615 sq mi101,027
0.50-0.75"897 sq mi143,148
0.75-1.00"301 sq mi42,080
1.00-1.25"118 sq mi20,504
1.25-1.50"45 sq mi14,702
1.50-1.75"11 sq mi6,067
1.75-2.00"2 sq mi24

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 21, 2022 hail swath map area for Gadsden, AL, HailGeeks estimates 162,640 single-family homes, 4,353 townhomes, and 41,584 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 64,958 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
162,640
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
4,353
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
41,584
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"45,1961,31512,559
0.50-0.75"64,9581,96518,898
0.75-1.00"23,9595845,217
1.00-1.25"13,6412202,300
1.25-1.50"10,4031971,956
1.50-1.75"4,47572654
1.75-2.00"800

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 90 cities near Gadsden, AL. Fairfield, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 4,348 single-family homes exposed.

FairfieldAL
4K homes in the hail path
MidfieldAL
4K homes in the hail path
Locust ForkAL
227 homes in the hail path
BirminghamAL
35K homes in the hail path
Pell CityAL
3K homes in the hail path
OxfordAL
3K homes in the hail path
BrightonAL
3K homes in the hail path
TalladegaAL
2K homes in the hail path
AdamsvilleAL
2K homes in the hail path
KimberlyAL
2K homes in the hail path
SpringvilleAL
925 homes in the hail path
WarriorAL
516 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 90 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 21, 2022 Gadsden, AL hail map spans 107 ZIP codes. ZIP 36258 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 403.

36258Delta, AL
403 homes in the hail path
35208Birmingham, AL
6K homes in the hail path
35228Midfield, AL
5K homes in the hail path
35064Fairfield, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35097Locust Fork, AL
192 homes in the hail path
35211Birmingham, AL
9K homes in the hail path
35071Gardendale, AL
4K homes in the hail path
35204Birmingham, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35221Birmingham, AL
3K homes in the hail path
36203Oxford, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35128Pell City, AL
3K homes in the hail path
35218Birmingham, AL
2K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 107 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 21, 2022 hail map for Gadsden, AL currently list 2 public hail reports, 17 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
July 21, 2022
4:37 PM CT
1.00 in 1 NW Ensley AL

QUARTER SIZE HAIL FALLING AROUND ENSLEY.

July 21, 2022
6:19 PM CT
1.00 in 3 WSW Joe Tucker Park AL

No National Weather Service description provided.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 21, 2022 Gadsden, AL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Gadsden, AL Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gadsden, AL region as the July 21, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 30, 2022 through Jul 9, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 9, 2022.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Gadsden, AL

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 21, 2022 Gadsden, AL hail event.

How big was the hail in Gadsden, AL on July 21, 2022?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Gadsden, AL area on July 21, 2022.
How accurate is this Gadsden, AL hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the July 21, 2022 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of High mean?
For this Gadsden, AL event, the Event Inspection Score is High. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Gadsden, AL hail area?
An estimated 327,552 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,989 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the July 21, 2022 Gadsden, AL event, public storm report tables currently list 2 hail reports, 17 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Gadsden, AL hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Gadsden, AL area — what should I do?
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