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, 12 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 18, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The July 18, 2023 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 335 square miles and includes an estimated 50,634 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 137 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 29,638 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 137 sq mi | 14,892 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 122 sq mi | 29,638 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 63 sq mi | 5,715 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 365 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 24 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 18, 2023 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 16,390 single-family homes, 927 townhomes, and 17,505 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 7,949 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,397 | 262 | 4,539 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 7,949 | 483 | 12,502 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,833 | 181 | 461 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 200 | 1 | 3 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 11 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the July 18, 2023 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Tuscaloosa County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 12,528 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Birmingham, AL. Tuscaloosa, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 10,162 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 18, 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 July 18, 2023 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 17 ZIP codes. ZIP 35579 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 329.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 18, 2023 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 18, 2023 5:54 PM CT | Baileyton | AL | Several trees down in the Baileyton area. | |
July 18, 2023 6:00 PM CT | 5 SW Holly Pond | AL | Trees and power lines down in the Walter area. | |
July 18, 2023 6:21 PM CT | 1 WSW Boaz | AL | Numerous trees were blown down in the Boaz area. One tree fell on a house. | |
July 18, 2023 6:30 PM CT | Oneonta | AL | Large tree blocking roadway on 5th St. Another large tree down near/on a residence near Adams Ave. Estimated winds around 40-50 mph in Oneonta. | |
July 18, 2023 6:30 PM CT | Blountsville | AL | Trees and power lines down on Lehigh Rd.... Trafford... and Timmerman Circle in Blountsville. Winds estimated between 40-50 mph. | |
July 18, 2023 6:45 PM CT | Steele | AL | Several reports of trees down. One over a power line and several over roads in Steele... AL. A person also hit a tree... no injuries. Winds estimated between 40-50 mph. | |
July 18, 2023 6:52 PM CT | 5 SSE Crossville | AL | A power line was reported down at this location. | |
July 18, 2023 7:10 PM CT | 2 ESE Wattsville | AL | Tree down near the intersection of Morgan Bridge Rd. and AL HWY 144. Winds estimated between 40-50 mph. | |
July 18, 2023 8:57 PM CT | Carbon Hill | AL | Trees and power lines were blown down near Carbon Hill. | |
July 18, 2023 9:46 PM CT | Lake View | AL | Tree reported down on power line on Highway 216 in the Lake View area. | |
July 18, 2023 9:52 PM CT | 2 E Englewood | AL | A few trees down... some on power lines... in the Tuscaloosa area. | |
July 18, 2023 10:17 PM CT | Centreville | AL | Trees down near Centreville. |
| 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 5, 2023 through Jul 12, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 12, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the July 18, 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 July 18, 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 July 18, 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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