Hail Swath Map Preview
The Decatur, 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, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 10, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The May 10, 2023 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 669 square miles and includes an estimated 107,333 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 294 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 49,402 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 294 sq mi | 38,762 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 273 sq mi | 49,402 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 84 sq mi | 17,150 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 17 sq mi | 2,003 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 16 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 10, 2023 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 47,652 single-family homes, 2,058 townhomes, and 12,464 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 21,491 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,840 | 731 | 4,569 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 21,491 | 1,127 | 6,872 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 8,252 | 174 | 935 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,062 | 26 | 88 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the May 10, 2023 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Lawrence County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 2,474 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 21 cities near Decatur, AL. Hartselle, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 4,183 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 10, 2023 Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 10, 2023 Decatur, AL hail map spans 44 ZIP codes. ZIP 35654 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 205.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 10, 2023 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 5 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 10, 2023 2:17 PM CT | 7 ESE Cherokee | AL | CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 7 ESE CHEROKEE. A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT 1905 RED ROCK ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 10, 2023 2:26 PM CT | 7 ESE Cherokee | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT 1905 RED ROCK ROAD. | |
May 10, 2023 3:56 PM CT | 2 NE Sheffield | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN ON HATCH BLVD. AT CRESTLINE AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 10, 2023 3:58 PM CT | 4 NE Muscle Shoals | AL | A TREE WAS KNOCKED DOWN AT 670 GRANDVIEW DRIVE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. | |
May 10, 2023 6:25 PM CT | 4 SSW Harvest | AL | TREES DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION OF OLD RAIL ROAD BED ROAD AND NICK DAVIS ROAD IN HARVEST. REPORT RELAYED VIA MCSO. |
| 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 10, 2023 Decatur, 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 Decatur, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Decatur, AL region as the May 10, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 24, 2023 through May 8, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from May 8, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the May 10, 2023 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 10, 2023 Decatur, 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 10, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Decatur, AL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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