Hail Swath Map Preview
The Anniston, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 2 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 Anniston, AL Hail Map
The May 9, 2023 hail swath map for Anniston, AL covers approximately 749 square miles and includes an estimated 45,062 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 322 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 18,318 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 278 sq mi | 14,719 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 322 sq mi | 18,318 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 118 sq mi | 9,274 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22 sq mi | 2,344 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 10 sq mi | 407 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Anniston, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Anniston, AL, HailGeeks estimates 21,207 single-family homes, 229 townhomes, and 3,442 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,635 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,500 | 68 | 1,397 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,635 | 122 | 1,338 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,679 | 38 | 651 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,212 | 1 | 55 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 181 | 0 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Anniston, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Anniston, AL region. Talladega County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 6,780 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Anniston, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 23 cities near Anniston, AL. Rome, GA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 4,270 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2023 Anniston, 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 Anniston, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2023 Anniston, AL hail map spans 40 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 2,349.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2023 hail map for Anniston, AL currently list 2 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 1:20 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 NNW Centralhatchee | GA | TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER TO PING PONG SIZED HAIL OFF OF HWY 27 BETWEEN POWELL ROAD AND ARMSTRONG MILL ROAD. |
May 9, 2023 5:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 ENE Lindale | GA | NICKEL TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY PUBLIC. |
| 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 Anniston, 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 Anniston, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Anniston, AL region as the May 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 9, 2022 through Mar 26, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 26, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Anniston, AL
Not sure whether the May 9, 2023 Anniston, 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 Anniston, 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 Anniston, 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 Anniston, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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