Hail Swath Map Preview
The Hickory, NC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 6 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the October 20, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Hickory, NC Hail Map
The October 20, 2023 hail swath map for Hickory, NC covers approximately 169 square miles and includes an estimated 37,484 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 59 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 17,684 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 58 sq mi | 17,684 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 59 sq mi | 10,523 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 7,377 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 888 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 1,012 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
Inside the October 20, 2023 hail swath map area for Hickory, NC, HailGeeks estimates 15,551 single-family homes, 1,171 townhomes, and 4,942 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,340 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,340 | 792 | 1,812 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 4,152 | 316 | 2,056 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,284 | 59 | 893 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 390 | 2 | 51 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 385 | 2 | 130 |
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Counties Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Hail from the October 20, 2023 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Hickory, NC region. Cherokee County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 7,065 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Hickory, NC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Hickory, NC. Gaffney, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,649 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the October 20, 2023 Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the October 20, 2023 Hickory, NC hail map spans 12 ZIP codes. ZIP 29341 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,840.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the October 20, 2023 hail map for Hickory, NC currently list 6 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 20, 2023 2:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 NNW Gaffney | SC | Quarter size hail near the intersection of Cabin Creek Rd and Robbs School Rd. |
October 20, 2023 2:33 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NW Gaffney | SC | Quarter size hail along Hwy 11 near Gaffney. |
October 20, 2023 2:41 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 ENE Gaffney | SC | Nickel to quarter size hail covering the ground. |
October 20, 2023 2:45 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 WNW Gaffney | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
October 20, 2023 3:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 WNW Rock Hill | SC | Social media picture of nickel to quarter size hail between York and Rock Hill. |
October 20, 2023 3:30 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 S Fort Mill | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
October 20, 2023 2:10 PM CT | 3 NNE Vale | NC | 911 Call Center reported tree blocking roadway on Hope Rd. | |
October 20, 2023 2:25 PM CT | 2 SE Maiden | NC | 911 Call Center reported powerlines down on Short Cut Rd. | |
October 20, 2023 2:41 PM CT | 1 ENE Gaffney | SC | Large piece of metal roofing blown off the Cherokee County Administration building. | |
October 20, 2023 3:10 PM CT | Hickory Grove | SC | 911 Call Center reported powerlines down on Potato House Rd and Wylie Rd. | |
October 20, 2023 3:25 PM CT | 2 SW Sharon | SC | 911 Call Center reported powerlines down on Sherer Rd. |
| 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 October 20, 2023 Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hickory, NC region as the October 20, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 24, 2023 through Sep 13, 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 13, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Hickory, NC
Not sure whether the October 20, 2023 Hickory, 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 Hickory, 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 October 20, 2023 Hickory, NC 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 October 20, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Hickory, NC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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