Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 6 public hail reports, 6 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The May 9, 2023 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 608 square miles and includes an estimated 64,059 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 217 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 24,431 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 142 sq mi | 23,010 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 217 sq mi | 24,431 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 136 sq mi | 13,064 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 51 sq mi | 1,770 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 29 sq mi | 909 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 17 sq mi | 590 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 12 sq mi | 220 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 4 sq mi | 65 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 28,061 single-family homes, 1,118 townhomes, and 8,321 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 11,066 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,736 | 579 | 3,183 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 11,066 | 419 | 2,584 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,848 | 118 | 2,470 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 766 | 1 | 39 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 330 | 1 | 24 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 175 | 0 | 9 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 116 | 0 | 12 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 9, 2023 Raleigh, NC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Halifax County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 1,969 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 19 cities near Raleigh, NC. Hollister, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 195 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2023 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2023 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 33 ZIP codes. ZIP 27823 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,280.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2023 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 6 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 2:52 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ESE Micro | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2023 4:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Deep Run | NC | PUBLIC REPORT OF 1 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
May 9, 2023 4:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Bracey | VA | TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
May 9, 2023 5:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | Sharpsburg | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2023 5:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE Willbanks | NC | LOCATED AT NC 42 AND BRIDGERSVILLE RD. |
May 9, 2023 6:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | Farmville | NC | SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL IN FARMVILLE... NC. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 2:52 PM CT | 1 NE Walstonburg | NC | DELAYED REPORT. NC DOT REPORTED A COUPLE OF TREES BLOWN DOWN IN THE NORTHERN PART OF GREENE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR AND NEARBY REPORTS. | |
May 9, 2023 3:00 PM CT | Farmville | NC | PUBLIC REPORT OF MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS DOWN. TREE LIMBS HAD A A DIAMETER OF 3 1/2 INCHES. ALSO REPORTS OF DAMAGE TO OUTDOOR STRUCTURES FROM TSTM WIND GUSTS. | |
May 9, 2023 5:03 PM CT | Macon | NC | TREES DOWN IN THE MACON AREA. | |
May 9, 2023 5:38 PM CT | 3 ESE Arcola | NC | TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES. | |
May 9, 2023 5:45 PM CT | Battleboro | NC | 911 CENTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED ACROSS THE COUNTY... WITH THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF DAMAGE STARTING IN THE BATTLEBORO AREA... WHICH THEN SPREAD SOUTHEASTWARD ACROSS THE REST OF THE COUNTY. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE SOUTHERN END OF THE COUNTY AS WELL. | |
May 9, 2023 6:15 PM CT | 1 SW Kingsboro | NC | ROOF DAMAGE TO A MOBILE HOME. |
| 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the May 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 27, 2022 through Apr 28, 2023, 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 Apr 28, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
Not sure whether the May 9, 2023 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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