Storm detail

Nationwide Daily Hail & Wind Map - May 8, 2026

Hail as large as 2.75 inches was reported near Chattanooga, OK. Wind up to 82 mph was reported near 2 miles west-southwest of Kenner, LA. The storm had 39 official hail reports.

Affected states , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Radar size estimate4.47 in
Storm attributesHail · Wind
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Core ReplayIncluded
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Nationwide Daily Hail & Wind Map - May 8, 2026 — regional heatmap and storm polygons
Potential impact

Storm Impact

Population Affected1,327,846
Houses Affected568,044
2.50+ in1,419 people596 houses
2.00–2.49 in18,148 people7,421 houses
1.50–1.99 in53,932 people22,590 houses
1.00–1.49 in253,458 people106,916 houses
0.50–0.99 in1,000,889 people430,521 houses

Potential impact only—not confirmed property damage.

Storm description

Hail as large as 2.75 inches was reported near Chattanooga, OK. Wind up to 82 mph was reported near 2 miles west-southwest of Kenner, LA. The storm had 39 official hail reports. The affected area shown on the map covers about 12127.0 square miles.

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Storm snapshot

Date windowMay 7, 2026 10:00 PM to May 9, 2026 2:00 AM CST
Mapped area12127.0 sq mi
Statusready

What you get

  • HailMapr Core Replay with step-by-step hail-track playback
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  • Available hail reports with source and location details
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Frequently asked questions

What does the Nationwide Daily Hail & Wind Map - May 8, 2026 hail map show?

This storm page summarizes the mapped hail footprint for Nationwide Daily Hail & Wind Map - May 8, 2026, including affected areas, peak hail size, mapped area, and related storm details.

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