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 2.25". There are 10 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
The August 9, 2023 hail swath map for Birmingham, AL covers approximately 2,803 square miles and includes an estimated 392,803 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 814 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 125,111 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 682 sq mi | 99,767 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 814 sq mi | 125,111 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 534 sq mi | 72,200 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 386 sq mi | 56,212 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 236 sq mi | 30,124 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 108 sq mi | 7,896 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 34 sq mi | 1,242 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 5 sq mi | 237 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 3 sq mi | 14 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Birmingham, AL, HailGeeks estimates 177,904 single-family homes, 7,166 townhomes, and 49,599 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 60,318 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 43,426 | 2,111 | 12,343 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 60,318 | 2,087 | 16,702 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 33,955 | 1,061 | 6,704 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22,498 | 1,407 | 10,195 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 13,584 | 426 | 3,093 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3,427 | 73 | 533 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 598 | 0 | 29 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Hail from the August 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Birmingham, AL region. Coosa County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.25" with roughly 2,199 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Birmingham, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 92 cities near Birmingham, AL. Wilsonville, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 548 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 9, 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 August 9, 2023 Birmingham, AL hail map spans 97 ZIP codes. ZIP 35183 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 227.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 9, 2023 hail map for Birmingham, AL currently list 10 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 9, 2023 5:17 PM CT |
1.25 in | Rickwood Caverns | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 9, 2023 5:23 PM CT |
2.00 in | 1 WNW Smoke Rise | AL | Pics from Smoke Rise. |
August 9, 2023 5:29 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E Hayden | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 9, 2023 5:33 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 WNW Hayden | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 9, 2023 7:11 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Russell Field Airpo | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 9, 2023 7:19 PM CT |
1.00 in | Munford | AL | Quarter sized hail in Munford. Pictures on social media. |
August 9, 2023 9:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | Chelsea | AL | Quarter sized hail reported in Chelsea. |
August 9, 2023 9:27 PM CT |
1.50 in | Fayetteville | AL | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 9, 2023 9:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Hanover | AL | Quarter size hail near Hanover. |
August 9, 2023 10:40 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 SSW Wind Creek State | AL | Ping pong sized hail reported in the Willow Point/Our Town area. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 9, 2023 9:28 AM CT | 2 WNW Fayetteville | AL | A carport sustained damage on Cedar Creek Drive... near Talladega Springs. | |
August 9, 2023 5:22 PM CT | 3 SE Remlap | AL | Several trees down on Pine Mountain Road near Remlap... AL. | |
August 9, 2023 6:06 PM CT | 2 SW Riverside | AL | Trees down on US HWY 78... near KOA Road and Seddon Road. | |
August 9, 2023 6:30 PM CT | 1 NW Pell City | AL | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Pell City. Trees were blown down in the Harrisburg area of Pell City. | |
August 9, 2023 7:15 PM CT | 3 NNW Trafford | AL | Tree blown down onto powerlines on Elvester Road... northeast of Warrior. | |
August 9, 2023 7:21 PM CT | 2 WSW Dallas | AL | A tree was blown down and blocking the roadway on Dorning Road near Trafford. | |
August 9, 2023 8:00 PM CT | 3 E St. Clair Springs | AL | A tree was blown down and landed on a home near Lake Drive. | |
August 9, 2023 8:36 PM CT | 3 WSW Pell City | AL | A tree was blown down near Cox Lane and Wolf Creek Road. | |
August 9, 2023 8:50 PM CT | 2 WNW Chelsea | AL | Large tree was blown down on Old Highway 280 near Mountain Crest Road... northwest of Chelsea. | |
August 9, 2023 9:28 PM CT | 2 WNW Fayetteville | AL | Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Fayetteville. A carport sustained damage on Cedar Creek Drive... near Talladega Springs. | |
August 10, 2023 3:05 AM CT | 2 ENE Holly Pond | AL | Damage to farm buildings and trees. Roofing and siding scattered along with horse trailer flipped. | |
August 10, 2023 3:35 AM CT | 5 SW Brooksville | AL | Trees and limbs were blown down. | |
August 10, 2023 3:50 AM CT | 4 W Albertville | AL | Multiple trees down on Tupelo Dr. | |
August 10, 2023 4:07 AM CT | Crossville | AL | Tree down at AL-68 and Justice St. | |
August 10, 2023 4:08 AM CT | 2 SW Oneonta | AL | A tree branch was blown down onto power lines on 2nd Avenue W in Oneonta... near the entrance to the hospital. | |
August 10, 2023 4:10 AM CT | 1 SSW Boaz | AL | Tree down at Hwy 205 and Summerville Rd. | |
August 10, 2023 4:10 AM CT | 2 NNW Collinsville | AL | Trees and powerlines down at US 11 and county rd. 30 near downtown Collinsville. | |
August 10, 2023 4:41 AM CT | 3 WNW Crossville | AL | Powerlines down at 328 CR 53 in Crossville. | |
August 10, 2023 4:41 AM CT | 3 NW Collinsville | AL | Tree down at 961 CR 30 in Collinsville. |
| 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 August 9, 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 August 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 29, 2023 through Aug 7, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 7, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Birmingham, AL
Not sure whether the August 9, 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.
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