Hail Swath Map Preview
The Durham, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 8 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 14, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Durham, NC Hail Map
The April 14, 2023 hail swath map for Durham, NC covers approximately 594 square miles and includes an estimated 191,428 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 237 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 78,762 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 237 sq mi | 78,762 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 224 sq mi | 70,767 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 87 sq mi | 23,678 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 29 sq mi | 7,557 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 12 sq mi | 3,098 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 5 sq mi | 7,566 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 14, 2023 hail swath map area for Durham, NC, HailGeeks estimates 68,716 single-family homes, 7,451 townhomes, and 23,395 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 28,445 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 28,445 | 3,767 | 11,727 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,794 | 2,015 | 8,180 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 8,407 | 728 | 2,506 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,843 | 276 | 306 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,229 | 126 | 135 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,998 | 539 | 541 |
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Counties Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Hail from the April 14, 2023 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Durham, NC region. Wake County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 32,792 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Durham, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Durham, NC. Apex, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 11,790 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 14, 2023 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 14, 2023 Durham, NC hail map spans 38 ZIP codes. ZIP 27502 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 9,119.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 14, 2023 hail map for Durham, NC currently list 8 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 14, 2023 2:26 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Moncure | NC | PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON RIVER FORKS RD POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. |
April 14, 2023 3:01 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 SW Apex | NC | TRAINED SPOTTER SENT PICTURE OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL MEASURED WITH RULER. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. |
April 14, 2023 3:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NW Apex | NC | QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN DOWNTOWN APEX. |
April 14, 2023 3:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NNW New Hill | NC | NWS EMPLOYEE REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL ON WHISTLING QUAIL RD IN APEX. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. |
April 14, 2023 3:08 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 ENE Apex | NC | PUBLIC REPORT OF ESTIMATED HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.) SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. |
April 14, 2023 3:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Apex | NC | QUARTER SIZE HAIL OBSERVED AT BOXCAR WAY NEAR APEX... NC. |
April 14, 2023 3:10 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SW Cary | NC | MEMBER OF PUBLIC MEASURED UP TO 1.5 INCH HAIL IN SW CARY. |
April 14, 2023 3:22 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 ENE Cary | NC | PING PONG BALL-SIZED HAIL OBSERVED IN CARY... NC. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 14, 2023 3:24 PM CT | 3 NNE Raleigh | NC | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS MULTIPLE LARGE BRANCHES DOWN IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR. | |
April 14, 2023 3:42 PM CT | 4 WNW Tramway | NC | LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STEEL BRIDGE ROAD AND VARIETY LANE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
April 14, 2023 3:44 PM CT | 5 WSW Cumnock | NC | A LARGE TREE DOWN ALONG CARBONTON ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
April 14, 2023 5:47 PM CT | 3 ESE Arcola | NC | REPORT OF A COUPLE TREES DOWN IN THE HOLLISTER AREA. | |
April 14, 2023 5:55 PM CT | 2 ENE Goldsboro | NC | RAILROAD CROSSING ARM DAMAGED BY THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS. |
| 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 14, 2023 Durham, 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 Durham, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Durham, NC region as the April 14, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 10, 2022 through Apr 6, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 6, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Durham, NC
Not sure whether the April 14, 2023 Durham, 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 Durham, NC region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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