Hail Swath Map Preview
The Raleigh, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 3 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 15, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
The August 15, 2023 hail swath map for Raleigh, NC covers approximately 2,644 square miles and includes an estimated 689,845 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,107 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 297,405 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,012 sq mi | 236,201 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,107 sq mi | 297,405 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 304 sq mi | 100,216 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 145 sq mi | 38,730 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 60 sq mi | 15,668 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13 sq mi | 1,405 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 220 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 15, 2023 hail swath map area for Raleigh, NC, HailGeeks estimates 265,828 single-family homes, 25,379 townhomes, and 97,946 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 113,166 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 96,328 | 7,471 | 23,232 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 113,166 | 13,209 | 43,083 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 35,315 | 3,466 | 20,425 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 14,604 | 947 | 7,598 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5,643 | 278 | 3,569 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 651 | 8 | 39 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 121 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 15, 2023 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Raleigh, NC region. Durham County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 45,139 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Raleigh, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 55 cities near Raleigh, NC. Butner, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 1,134 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 15, 2023 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 15, 2023 Raleigh, NC hail map spans 103 ZIP codes. ZIP 27583 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,865.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 15, 2023 hail map for Raleigh, NC currently list 3 public hail reports, 49 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 15, 2023 1:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Surl | NC | Social media report. |
August 15, 2023 1:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 SSE South Henderson | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 15, 2023 3:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSE Raleigh | NC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 15, 2023 1:18 PM CT | Henderson | NC | tree down on Burwell Ave. | |
August 15, 2023 1:46 PM CT | 1 ENE Norlina | NC | Tree down on Weldon Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 2:24 PM CT | 4 E Littleton | NC | Tree down on Roper Springs Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 2:28 PM CT | 3 W Nashville | NC | Trees down on power lines resulting in power outages around Highway 64 and Pleasant Grove Church Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 2:29 PM CT | 5 SW Spring Hope | NC | Large tree blocking one lane of HWY 64 going west bound. | |
August 15, 2023 2:32 PM CT | 3 NE Aventon | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NE Aventon. Tree down at Ita Rd near NC Highway 43. | |
August 15, 2023 2:38 PM CT | 3 ESE Brink | VA | Power lines knocked down along Quarry Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 15, 2023 2:40 PM CT | Saxapahaw | NC | Trees down in the area. | |
August 15, 2023 2:44 PM CT | 1 W Glenview | NC | Tree down at Melton Bridge Rd and Fishing Creek Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 2:44 PM CT | 4 NNE Glenview | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 NNE Glenview. Tree down at Wayman Church Rd and Johnny Johnson Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 2:52 PM CT | 5 SW Swepsonville | NC | Numerous trees down. | |
August 15, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 4 ENE Teer | NC | Corrects previous flash flood report from 4 ENE Teer to Thunderstorm Wind Damage. Spotter reported large tree blown down. | |
August 15, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 4 ESE Battleboro | NC | Trees down south of Whitakers near the intersection of Morning Star church Rd and Benson Farm Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 3:00 PM CT | 1 N Graham | NC | Tree down on an apartment building. No injuries. | |
August 15, 2023 3:15 PM CT | 1 NNW Durham | NC | Numerous trees down in the Maplewood Cemetery area. | |
August 15, 2023 3:17 PM CT | 1 NW Durham | NC | *** 1 FATAL *** Fatality from a tree falling onto a vehicle on Anderson St. and Morehead Ave. 78 year old female. | |
August 15, 2023 3:24 PM CT | 4 SW Robbins | NC | Trees down on power lines. | |
August 15, 2023 3:28 PM CT | 3 N Bethesda | NC | Wind damage resulting in broken crossing arm at railroad crossing. | |
August 15, 2023 3:28 PM CT | 3 N Bethesda | NC | Two trees down on HWY 98 in vicinity of Woodcrest St. | |
August 15, 2023 3:34 PM CT | Durham | NC | Trees and tree limbs down blocking the road. | |
August 15, 2023 3:36 PM CT | 3 S Creedmoor | NC | Multiple trees down at Creedmoor Rd and Old Weaver Trail. | |
August 15, 2023 3:43 PM CT | 2 ESE Purnell | NC | Tree down at Purnell Rd and Holly Forest Dr. | |
August 15, 2023 3:43 PM CT | 5 NNE Purnell | NC | Tree down at NC Highway 96 and Pocomoke Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 3:46 PM CT | 3 NE Aventon | NC | Tree down at Ita Rd near NC Highway 43. | |
August 15, 2023 3:46 PM CT | Youngsville | NC | Severe trees down blocking the road at Park Avenue and Hampton Lane in Youngsville... NC. | |
August 15, 2023 3:53 PM CT | 4 NNE Glenview | NC | Tree down at Wayman Church Rd and Johnny Johnson Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 3:55 PM CT | 3 S Creedmoor | NC | Tree down on Old Weaver Trail Creedmoor. | |
August 15, 2023 3:57 PM CT | 2 NW Durham | NC | Two pine trees down in parking lot. | |
August 15, 2023 3:59 PM CT | Louisburg | NC | Numerous trees down across a widespread area in Franklin County. Time is when storms were in central Franklin. | |
August 15, 2023 4:00 PM CT | 5 NNW Durham | NC | Large tree down. | |
August 15, 2023 4:02 PM CT | 3 N Micro | NC | Tree down near the intersection of Old Beulah Road and Woodruff Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 4:16 PM CT | 1 SSE Fuquay-Varina | NC | Tree Down on Holland at Judd Parkway in Fuquay Varina. | |
August 15, 2023 4:19 PM CT | Nashville | NC | Numerous trees down across Nash County. Time estimated when storms were in central Nash County. | |
August 15, 2023 4:25 PM CT | 5 ENE Coats Crossroads | NC | Several downed trees across Johnston County. Worst damage was seen from Jackson King Road road to Four Oak and locations south. Reports still coming in. | |
August 15, 2023 4:28 PM CT | 1 W Whitakers | NC | Tree fell on the library in Whitaker... NC. Time estimated by radar. No injuries were reported. | |
August 15, 2023 4:33 PM CT | Sharpsburg | NC | Transformer blown down and landed on building in Sharpsburg... NC. Time estimated by radar. No injuries reported. | |
August 15, 2023 4:42 PM CT | 1 NNE Black Creek | NC | Tree down near the intersection of Yank Rd and Akron Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 4:42 PM CT | 2 ESE Black Creek | NC | Tree down near the intersection of Woodbridge Rd and Howard Loop Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 4:51 PM CT | 2 N Pinetops | NC | Multiple reports of trees down from Tarboro to Macclesfield. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 4 WSW Robbins | NC | Trees down blocking roadway on Eta Bell Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 4 NE Eagle Springs | NC | Tree debris and power lines down at Bensalem Church Rd and NC Highway 705. | |
August 15, 2023 4:58 PM CT | 4 SW Robbins | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SW Robbins. Trees down on power lines. | |
August 15, 2023 5:05 PM CT | 5 WNW Carthage | NC | Trees down blocking roadway on J Dowdy Rd. | |
August 15, 2023 5:11 PM CT | 3 SW Smithfield | NC | Small shed blown into roadway near Galilee Road and Packing Plant Road. | |
August 15, 2023 5:25 PM CT | 1 SSE Tramway | NC | Tree down near the intersection Willett Rd and Hickory House Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 5:50 PM CT | Grantham | NC | Minor damage to several structures... powerlines and trees down. No injuries. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 5:55 PM CT | Faison | NC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Faison. Roof blown off mobile home on Cousin Fannie Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 6:10 PM CT | 3 SSW Institute | NC | Multiple trees down on Pauls Path Road in La Grange. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 15, 2023 3:15 PM CT | 72 mph | 2 NW Durham | NC | Measured on roof Duke Hospital helipad. AWOS station ID was KTQV. |
| 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 15, 2023 Raleigh, NC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Raleigh, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Raleigh, NC region as the August 15, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 7, 2023 through Aug 7, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 7, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Raleigh, NC
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