Hail Swath Map Preview
The McAllen, TX hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 16, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the McAllen, TX Hail Map
The September 16, 2023 hail swath map for McAllen, TX covers approximately 237 square miles and includes an estimated 30,741 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 98 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 16,366 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 82 sq mi | 3,606 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 98 sq mi | 10,673 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 45 sq mi | 16,366 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 12 sq mi | 96 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 16, 2023 hail swath map area for McAllen, TX, HailGeeks estimates 11,190 single-family homes, 508 townhomes, and 5,754 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 5,333 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,567 | 17 | 594 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,242 | 192 | 1,818 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,333 | 299 | 3,333 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 48 | 0 | 9 |
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Counties Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Map
Hail from the September 16, 2023 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the McAllen, TX region. Cameron County, TX had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 10,919 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the McAllen, TX Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near McAllen, TX. Harlingen, TX had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 8,211 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the September 16, 2023 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 16, 2023 McAllen, TX hail map spans 8 ZIP codes. ZIP 78550 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 8,970.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 16, 2023 hail map for McAllen, TX currently list 0 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 1 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 16, 2023 4:08 PM CT | 71 mph | 3 NE Harlingen | TX | The ASOS at Harlingen Airport gusted to 71 mph at 4:08PM CDT. |
September 16, 2023 4:19 PM CT | 74 mph | 3 NE Harlingen | TX | The ASOS station at the Valley International Airport in Harlingen gusted to 74 mph at 4:19PM CDT. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 16, 2023 3:15 PM CT | UNK | 3 E Edcouch | TX | [Landspout] A member of the public shared a video of a landspout near the levee just east of La Villa. The video shows a condensation funnel reaching about halfway up to the base of cumulus clouds that were part of an outflow boundary in eastern Hildago County. No damage or injuries were reported at the time of this report. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 16, 2023 McAllen, TX storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the McAllen, TX Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same McAllen, TX region as the September 16, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 24, 2023 through Sep 12, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 12, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near McAllen, TX
Not sure whether the September 16, 2023 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 16, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the McAllen, TX region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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