Hail Swath Map Preview
The Gainesville, FL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 11, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
The September 11, 2023 hail swath map for Gainesville, FL covers approximately 637 square miles and includes an estimated 68,742 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 244 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 33,361 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 244 sq mi | 33,361 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 226 sq mi | 29,631 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 105 sq mi | 3,900 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 34 sq mi | 1,006 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 20 sq mi | 691 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 6 sq mi | 114 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 39 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 11, 2023 hail swath map area for Gainesville, FL, HailGeeks estimates 28,015 single-family homes, 742 townhomes, and 8,595 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 13,237 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 13,237 | 486 | 4,270 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,387 | 227 | 4,231 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,628 | 27 | 60 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 408 | 1 | 18 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 291 | 1 | 12 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 43 | 0 | 4 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Hail from the September 11, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Gainesville, FL region. St. Johns County, FL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 3,289 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 Gainesville, FL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Gainesville, FL. Welaka, FL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 56 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL hail map spans 35 ZIP codes. ZIP 32092 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,876.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 11, 2023 hail map for Gainesville, FL currently list 0 public hail reports, 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 11, 2023 3:25 PM CT | 1 NW Ortega | FL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NW Ortega. Report of roof blown off. Location at intersection of Blanding Blvd and Shirley Avenue. | |
September 11, 2023 3:30 PM CT | 2 SSE Ortega | FL | Adds hard top of gazebo blown off to previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Ortega. Report of a tree down off Roosevelt Blvd near Timuquana Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 11, 2023 3:30 PM CT | 1 SW Ortega | FL | Report of Large Tree Down across vehicle on Lofty Pine Circle in Ortega. | |
September 11, 2023 3:40 PM CT | 5 SSE San Marco | FL | Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 SSE San Marco. Reports of several trees down near St. Augustine Rd near San Jose... some blocking the road. Time estimated from radar. Extensive damage to the San Jose Catholic School was reported. This caused the school to close Tuesday Sept. 12th. | |
September 11, 2023 4:47 PM CT | 3 S Bakersville | FL | Trees snapped and fell on 13A north of Molasses Junction. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 11, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 4 S Bakersville | FL | Photos from social media shows Barn Roof Damage... Porta Potty blown over over...time base off Radar Estimate. | |
September 11, 2023 5:10 PM CT | 4 S Bakersville | FL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 S Bakersville. Photos from social media shows Barn Roof Damage... Porta Potty blown over over...updated time based off Radar Estimate. | |
September 11, 2023 5:50 PM CT | Welaka | FL | Trees Reported Down at intersection of Elm Street and 11th Ave. | |
September 11, 2023 5:55 PM CT | 1 N San Mateo | FL | Power Lines Down at 477 S Hwy 17. | |
September 11, 2023 5:57 PM CT | 4 NE San Mateo | FL | Trees Reported Down caused by thunderstorm winds. | |
September 11, 2023 5:58 PM CT | 1 S Palatka | FL | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Palatka. Powerline Down. Location 1506 Husfon Ave. | |
September 11, 2023 9:00 PM CT | 1 S Palatka | FL | Powerline Down. Location 1506 Husfon Ave. | |
September 11, 2023 3:31 PM CT | 61 mph | 4 NE Orange Park | FL | AWOS station KNIP Jacksonville Nas. |
| 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 September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Gainesville, FL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gainesville, FL region as the September 11, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 10, 2023 through Sep 8, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 8, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Gainesville, FL
Not sure whether the September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL 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 Gainesville, FL 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 September 11, 2023 Gainesville, FL 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 September 11, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Gainesville, FL region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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