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 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Decatur, AL Hail Map
The July 20, 2023 hail swath map for Decatur, AL covers approximately 1,322 square miles and includes an estimated 191,809 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 492 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 67,360 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 492 sq mi | 51,399 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 479 sq mi | 67,360 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 218 sq mi | 58,374 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 81 sq mi | 12,361 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 38 sq mi | 1,587 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13 sq mi | 721 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 7 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 20, 2023 hail swath map area for Decatur, AL, HailGeeks estimates 86,865 single-family homes, 1,577 townhomes, and 21,209 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 29,316 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 23,408 | 503 | 5,031 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 29,316 | 448 | 7,600 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 26,705 | 567 | 7,902 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 6,174 | 42 | 656 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 848 | 11 | 12 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 405 | 6 | 8 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Hail from the July 20, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Decatur, AL region. Jackson County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 1,708 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Decatur, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 24 cities near Decatur, AL. Huntsville, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 40,789 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 20, 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 July 20, 2023 Decatur, AL hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 35976 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 249.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2023 hail map for Decatur, AL currently list 1 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2023 8:00 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 S Langston | AL | Golf ball size hail was reported in Grove Oak. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 20, 2023 1:55 PM CT | 3 NE Tullahoma | TN | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Tullahoma. Trees down and power poles snapped with multiple power outages in the Short Springs/Ovoca area. Time is radar estimated. | |
July 20, 2023 2:29 PM CT | 3 NE Tullahoma | TN | Trees down with multiple power outages in the Short Springs/Ovoca area. Time is radar estimated. | |
July 20, 2023 2:30 PM CT | 1 WNW Tullahoma | TN | Tree down on vehicle on Cedar Lane. | |
July 20, 2023 2:35 PM CT | 7 SSE Shelbyville | TN | Roads flooded in the Flat Creek area. | |
July 20, 2023 2:45 PM CT | 3 NE Tullahoma | TN | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Tullahoma. Trees down with multiple power outages in the Short Springs/Ovoca area. Time is radar estimated. | |
July 20, 2023 6:42 PM CT | 6 ENE Huntsville | AL | A tree was reported down on a home along Monte Sano Blvd and Hutchens Ave. |
| 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 20, 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 July 20, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 2, 2023 through Jul 18, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Decatur, AL
Not sure whether the July 20, 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 July 20, 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 July 20, 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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