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Hail Map with Reports for Hickory, NC

View the free hail map with reports for Hickory, NC from August 7, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Aug 7, 2023
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The Hickory, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 3 public hail reports, 129 public wind reports, and 2 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 7, 2023 event.

Region: Hickory, NC
August 7, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Hickory, NC on August 7, 2023
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
3
Largest report: 1.75"
Public Wind Reports
129
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
2
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Hickory, NC Hail Map

The August 7, 2023 hail swath map for Hickory, NC covers approximately 699 square miles and includes an estimated 261,603 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 330 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 131,511 people.

Mapped Impact Area
699 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
261,603
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"330 sq mi131,511
0.50-0.75"294 sq mi121,062
0.75-1.00"61 sq mi8,081
1.00-1.25"15 sq mi949

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Hickory, NC, HailGeeks estimates 107,568 single-family homes, 8,941 townhomes, and 24,818 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 53,884 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
107,568
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
8,941
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
24,818
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"53,8844,55913,513
0.50-0.75"49,1974,25711,096
0.75-1.00"4,025121189
1.00-1.25"462420

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map

Hail from the August 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 25 counties in the Hickory, NC region. Rutherford County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 4,093 single-family homes inside the swath.

Rutherford CountyNC
4K homes in the hail path
Mitchell CountyNC
2K homes in the hail path
Polk CountyNC
1K homes in the hail path
Yancey CountyNC
143 homes in the hail path
Mecklenburg CountyNC
33K homes in the hail path
Cabarrus CountyNC
23K homes in the hail path
Catawba CountyNC
11K homes in the hail path
Cleveland CountyNC
1K homes in the hail path
Burke CountyNC
574 homes in the hail path
Showing 9 of 25 counties

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 20 cities near Hickory, NC. Concord, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 19,559 single-family homes exposed.

ConcordNC
20K homes in the hail path
CharlotteNC
12K homes in the hail path
CorneliusNC
9K homes in the hail path
HuntersvilleNC
8K homes in the hail path
Lake Norman of IredellNC
5K homes in the hail path
DavidsonNC
5K homes in the hail path
KannapolisNC
4K homes in the hail path
WestportNC
3K homes in the hail path
NewtonNC
3K homes in the hail path
StallingsNC
2K homes in the hail path
MaidenNC
2K homes in the hail path
WeddingtonNC
1K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 20 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 7, 2023 Hickory, NC hail map spans 38 ZIP codes. ZIP 28043 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,453.

28043Forest City, NC
2K homes in the hail path
28139Rutherfordton, NC
1K homes in the hail path
28705Bakersville, NC
1K homes in the hail path
28782Tryon, NC
444 homes in the hail path
28722Columbus, NC
331 homes in the hail path
28078Huntersville, NC
10K homes in the hail path
28025Concord, NC
9K homes in the hail path
28658Newton, NC
5K homes in the hail path
28602Hickory, NC
4K homes in the hail path
28114Cliffside, NC
1K homes in the hail path
29743Smyrna, SC
144 homes in the hail path
28740NC
143 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 38 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 7, 2023 hail map for Hickory, NC currently list 3 public hail reports, 129 public wind reports, and 2 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
August 7, 2023
2:10 PM CT
 1.00 in Bakersville NC

Corrects previous Tstm Wnd Dmg report from Bakersville for incorrect Event Type. Mitchell County 911 call center observed nickel to quarter-sized hail in Bakersville. Time estimated from radar.
August 7, 2023
2:30 PM CT
 1.75 in 2 S Ingalls NC

Corrects previous hail report from 2 S Ingalls. Social media report of golf ball size hail in southern Avery County near the Mayland community.
August 7, 2023
3:24 PM CT
 1.00 in 1 NE Table Rock NC

Small branches down as well.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 7, 2023 Hickory, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.

Related Hail Maps

Related Hail Maps in the Hickory, NC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hickory, NC region as the August 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 21, 2023 through Jul 30, 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 30, 2023.

Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
934 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 25, 2023
Jul 25, 2023
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
2K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 27, 2023
Jul 27, 2023
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
92 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 28, 2023
Jul 28, 2023
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
7K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
8K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Hickory, NC on Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Hickory, NC
6K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Hickory, NC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 7, 2023 Hickory, NC hail event.

How big was the hail in Hickory, NC on August 7, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Hickory, NC area on August 7, 2023.
How accurate is this Hickory, NC hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the August 7, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Hickory, NC event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Hickory, NC hail area?
An estimated 261,603 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 699 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the August 7, 2023 Hickory, NC event, public storm report tables currently list 3 hail reports, 129 wind reports, and 2 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Hickory, NC hail map for my business or content?
Yes. This hail map is free to use and share for marketing, print, blogs, content, research, and similar uses as long as attribution is included with a link back to this page. Use the Share button on the map to copy a ready-made credit line. Use is also subject to our Terms of Use.
How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Hickory, NC area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the August 7, 2023 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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