Hail Swath Map Preview
The Birmingham, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The May 9, 2023 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 901 square miles and includes an estimated 94,392 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 380 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 41,111 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 376 sq mi | 31,798 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 380 sq mi | 41,111 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 119 sq mi | 12,704 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 21 sq mi | 8,471 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 sq mi | 308 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 40,556 single-family homes, 853 townhomes, and 11,350 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 18,359 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 14,095 | 420 | 1,549 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 18,359 | 335 | 4,883 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,645 | 85 | 1,318 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,325 | 13 | 3,599 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 132 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Talladega County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 6,797 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Birmingham, AL. Tuscaloosa, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 7,030 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2023 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2023 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 48 ZIP codes. ZIP 35160 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,338.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2023 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 12:38 PM CT | 2 WNW Howell'S Cove | AL | TREES DOWN ALONG JOE LEE RD. | |
May 9, 2023 12:53 PM CT | 5 ESE Country Club Esta | AL | TREES DOWN RENFROE RD/DIAL RD. ONE TREE ON CAR. | |
May 9, 2023 1:20 PM CT | 1 WSW Alpine | AL | TREE DOWN ON GRIST MILL RD NEAR ALPINE POST OFFICE. | |
May 9, 2023 1:55 PM CT | Sylacauga | AL | MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AROUND SYLACAUGA. | |
May 9, 2023 2:37 PM CT | 1 NNE Alexander City | AL | TREE REPORTED DOWN AT JEFFERSON ST AND 11TH AVE. | |
May 9, 2023 2:38 PM CT | 2 E Alexander City | AL | TREE ON AN UNOCCUPIED HOUSE ON 6TH ST EXTENSION. | |
May 9, 2023 2:40 PM CT | Alexander City | AL | SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN NORTH AND EAST OF ALEXANDER CITY. |
| 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 9, 2023 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Birmingham, AL region as the May 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jan 3, 2023 through Apr 27, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 27, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the May 9, 2023 Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, 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 9, 2023 Birmingham, 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 9, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Birmingham, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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