Hail Swath Map Preview
The Gadsden, AL hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 12, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Gadsden, AL Hail Map
The September 12, 2023 hail swath map for Gadsden, AL covers approximately 143 square miles and includes an estimated 44,017 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 77 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 13,831 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 77 sq mi | 12,969 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 41 sq mi | 13,831 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 13 sq mi | 3,715 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5 sq mi | 4,568 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7 sq mi | 8,934 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Gadsden, AL, HailGeeks estimates 24,483 single-family homes, 692 townhomes, and 8,739 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,144 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,449 | 50 | 2,330 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,144 | 278 | 2,746 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,297 | 67 | 417 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 2,783 | 131 | 864 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,810 | 166 | 2,382 |
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Counties Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map
Hail from the September 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Gadsden, AL region. Jefferson County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 20,213 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Gadsden, AL Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Gadsden, AL. Birmingham, AL had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 12,049 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 12, 2023 Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, AL Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 12, 2023 Gadsden, AL hail map spans 16 ZIP codes. ZIP 35206 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,520.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 12, 2023 hail map for Gadsden, AL currently list 0 public hail reports, 4 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 12, 2023 2:45 PM CT | 1 N Coosa Island | AL | Trees down in the vicinity of Recreative Natives native plant nursery. Apparent downburst. | |
September 12, 2023 5:38 PM CT | 1 ENE Wedowee | AL | Trees down on Hwy 48 near Randolph County High School. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 12, 2023 7:56 PM CT | 1 N Barber Motorsports | AL | Trees down on Floyd Bradford Rd in Leeds. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 12, 2023 7:55 PM CT | 71 mph | Birmingham Internationa | AL | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Birmingham International Airport. ASOS station KBHM Birmingham Airport (KBHM). |
| 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 12, 2023 Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, AL Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Gadsden, AL region as the September 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 14, 2023 through Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Gadsden, AL
Not sure whether the September 12, 2023 Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, 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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