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, 19 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 21, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The July 21, 2023 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 813 square miles and includes an estimated 85,030 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 386 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 37,726 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 386 sq mi | 36,596 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 319 sq mi | 37,726 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 87 sq mi | 7,095 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 19 sq mi | 2,371 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 1,242 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 21, 2023 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 45,120 single-family homes, 777 townhomes, and 9,477 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 20,401 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 19,243 | 391 | 3,637 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 20,401 | 368 | 5,587 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,439 | 13 | 191 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,277 | 5 | 48 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 760 | 0 | 14 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the July 21, 2023 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Jefferson County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 28,059 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 39 cities near Birmingham, AL. Clay, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,684 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 21, 2023 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 59 ZIP codes. ZIP 35126 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,758.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 21, 2023 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 19 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 21, 2023 4:20 PM CT | 2 NNW Blountsville | AL | Tree was blown down and blocking the roadway near Ketchum Road and Bullard Road. | |
July 21, 2023 4:21 PM CT | 1 WNW Blountsville | AL | Trees were blown down on CR 47. | |
July 21, 2023 4:22 PM CT | 2 NW Blountsville | AL | Trees and power lines were blown down near CR 51 and Poultry Drive. | |
July 21, 2023 4:24 PM CT | 1 S Blountsville | AL | Trees were blown down on Twin Oaks Drive. | |
July 21, 2023 4:32 PM CT | Dallas | AL | Tree was blown down near Reid Road and Spunky Hollow Road. | |
July 21, 2023 4:50 PM CT | 3 W Howelton | AL | Multiple trees were blown down in the western half of the county. | |
July 21, 2023 5:10 PM CT | 2 NE Wattsville | AL | Trees were blown down and blocking railroad tracks at Popes Chapel Road. | |
July 21, 2023 5:12 PM CT | Gadsden | AL | A tree was blown over onto a home on Berea Ave. | |
July 21, 2023 5:12 PM CT | Gadsden Mall | AL | A tree was blown down on Grand Ave. and landed on a vehicle. | |
July 21, 2023 5:14 PM CT | 2 SW Big Wills Creek | AL | Tree was blown down on Rainbow Drive. | |
July 21, 2023 5:17 PM CT | 3 NW South Vinemont | AL | Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. | |
July 21, 2023 5:18 PM CT | 2 SW Hokes Bluff | AL | A few trees and power lines were blown down on Highway 278. | |
July 21, 2023 5:21 PM CT | Glencoe | AL | Roof damage reported at the Glencoe Elementary School. | |
July 21, 2023 5:21 PM CT | 1 N Glencoe | AL | Roof damage reported at the Glencoe Middle School. | |
July 21, 2023 5:32 PM CT | 1 SSW Alexandria | AL | The roof of the Samco gas station sustained significant damage. Trees nearby were also blown down. | |
July 21, 2023 5:36 PM CT | 1 SE Alexandria | AL | A tree was snapped and knocked power lines down into roadway. | |
July 21, 2023 6:20 PM CT | 3 WSW Mcadory | AL | Large tree uprooted along Old Tuscaloosa Highway in McCalla. | |
July 21, 2023 6:20 PM CT | 1 NNE Bluff Park | AL | Tree uprooted at 717 Shades Crest Road. | |
July 21, 2023 6:20 PM CT | 2 NW Hoover | AL | Large tree uprooted at Alford Avenue and Ivey Lane. |
| 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 21, 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 21, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 7, 2023 through Jul 20, 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 20, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the July 21, 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 21, 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 21, 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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