Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charlotte, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 26, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
The August 26, 2023 hail swath map for Charlotte, NC covers approximately 228 square miles and includes an estimated 78,436 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 111 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 44,923 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 111 sq mi | 44,923 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 100 sq mi | 31,753 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 18 sq mi | 1,760 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 26, 2023 hail swath map area for Charlotte, NC, HailGeeks estimates 31,744 single-family homes, 2,061 townhomes, and 7,489 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 17,858 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 17,858 | 1,290 | 6,160 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,156 | 761 | 1,192 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 730 | 10 | 137 |
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Counties Inside the Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Hail from the August 26, 2023 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Charlotte, NC region. Lincoln County, NC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 4,940 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Charlotte, NC. Mooresville, NC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 3,756 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 26, 2023 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 26, 2023 Charlotte, NC hail map spans 22 ZIP codes. ZIP 28037 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,846.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 26, 2023 hail map for Charlotte, NC currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 26, 2023 7:43 PM CT | 4 NW Advance | NC | One tree blown down on a farm. | |
August 26, 2023 8:15 PM CT | 3 WNW Lexington | NC | A couple of trees were reported down just to the west of Lexington. | |
August 26, 2023 8:20 PM CT | 4 N Terrell | NC | 911 call center reported a fallen tree on powerlines and blocking roadway on Dog Leg Rd and Sherwood Ct. | |
August 26, 2023 8:30 PM CT | 3 NNE Lowesville | NC | Multiple trees down. | |
August 26, 2023 8:30 PM CT | 1 SSE Cornelius | NC | Multiple tress and powerlines down. | |
August 26, 2023 8:45 PM CT | 1 SW Denver | NC | 911 Call Center reported multiple trees and large limbs down on Forney Hill Rd. | |
August 26, 2023 8:55 PM CT | 4 NNE Lowesville | NC | 911 Call Center reported multiple trees down on Unity Church Rd. | |
August 26, 2023 9:00 PM CT | 5 ENE Huntersville | NC | 911 Call Center reported multiple trees and powerlines down on Shiloh Church Rd. A couple of utility transformers were blown as a result. | |
August 26, 2023 9:30 PM CT | 1 NE Center City Charlo | NC | Numerous trees and power lines down due to wind across the northern side of Charlotte. | |
August 26, 2023 9:45 PM CT | 2 W Cramerton | NC | 911 Call Center reported trees and powerlines down on Meadow Lane. | |
August 26, 2023 10:22 PM CT | 5 E Thicketty | SC | One tree blown down just east of Highway 18 off of Corinth Road. |
| 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 26, 2023 Charlotte, 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 Charlotte, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charlotte, NC region as the August 26, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 23, 2023 through Aug 24, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 24, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charlotte, NC
Not sure whether the August 26, 2023 Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC 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 August 26, 2023 Charlotte, NC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Charlotte, NC region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 26, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Charlotte, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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