Hail Swath Map Preview
The Houston, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 8 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 5, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Houston, TX Hail Map
The April 5, 2023 hail swath map for Houston, TX covers approximately 506 square miles and includes an estimated 625,226 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 274 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 237,961 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 274 sq mi | 156,608 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 154 sq mi | 237,961 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 133,841 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17 sq mi | 47,473 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 15,175 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 7,311 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 10 sq mi | 26,857 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 5, 2023 hail swath map area for Houston, TX, HailGeeks estimates 225,804 single-family homes, 13,043 townhomes, and 115,632 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 84,254 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 60,403 | 2,312 | 20,028 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 84,254 | 5,704 | 47,000 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 45,401 | 3,097 | 29,160 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 16,203 | 1,355 | 10,959 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6,818 | 287 | 680 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,479 | 112 | 1,805 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 10,246 | 176 | 6,000 |
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Counties Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Hail from the April 5, 2023 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the Houston, TX region. Harris County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 133,328 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Houston, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 16 cities near Houston, TX. Houston, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 120,900 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 5, 2023 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 5, 2023 Houston, TX hail map spans 35 ZIP codes. ZIP 77449 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 24,237.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 5, 2023 hail map for Houston, TX currently list 8 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 5, 2023 5:59 PM CT |
1.00 in | Pecan Grove | TX | QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN PECAN GROVE. |
April 5, 2023 6:01 PM CT |
1.50 in | 5 SSE Katy | TX | PING PONG SIZED HAIL NEAR FALCON LANDING BLVD. |
April 5, 2023 6:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | Katy | TX | QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN KATY. |
April 5, 2023 6:05 PM CT |
1.50 in | 6 E Katy | TX | PING PONG BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR THE NORTH FRY ROAD AND MORTON ROAD INTERSECTION. |
April 5, 2023 6:05 PM CT |
2.00 in | 5 E Katy | TX | QUARTER TO EGG SIZED HAIL NEAR FRANZ ROAD AND NORTH WESTGREEN BLVD INTERSECTION. |
April 5, 2023 6:06 PM CT |
2.00 in | 6 E Katy | TX | QUARTER TO EGG SIZED HAIL NEAR THE I-10 AND FRY ROAD INTERSECTION. |
April 5, 2023 6:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | Mission Bend | TX | QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN MISSION BEND. |
April 5, 2023 6:12 PM CT |
2.00 in | 7 NNW Mission Bend | TX | EGG SIZED HAIL NEAR THE GREENHOUSE ROAD AND I-10 INTERSECTION. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 April 5, 2023 Houston, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Houston, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Houston, TX region as the April 5, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Feb 27, 2023 through Mar 27, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.75", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 27, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Houston, TX
Not sure whether the April 5, 2023 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 April 5, 2023 Houston, TX event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Houston, TX region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 5, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Houston, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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