Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbus, GA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 3 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, GA Hail Map
The May 9, 2024 hail swath map for Columbus, GA covers approximately 2,404 square miles and includes an estimated 84,179 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 943 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 39,797 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 853 sq mi | 39,797 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 943 sq mi | 32,038 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 337 sq mi | 5,768 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 168 sq mi | 2,803 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 77 sq mi | 2,915 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 18 sq mi | 288 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 7 sq mi | 570 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbus, GA, HailGeeks estimates 33,129 single-family homes, 977 townhomes, and 7,462 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 15,125 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,125 | 506 | 4,023 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,766 | 415 | 2,706 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,475 | 13 | 344 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,255 | 10 | 210 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,199 | 19 | 126 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 95 | 0 | 40 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 214 | 14 | 13 |
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Counties Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2024 storm was mapped across 35 counties in the Columbus, GA region. Lee County, AL had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 6,865 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 24 cities near Columbus, GA. Columbus, GA had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 5,837 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2024 Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2024 Columbus, GA hail map spans 71 ZIP codes. ZIP 31820 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 3,288.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2024 hail map for Columbus, GA currently list 3 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 8:22 AM CT |
1.75 in | 4 ENE Martin Lake At Ko | AL | Golf ball size hail was reported by real estate management personnel along Lake Martin. |
May 9, 2024 11:45 AM CT |
1.00 in | Ellaville | GA | Quarter-size hail at GA-26 and N Broad St. |
May 9, 2024 2:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | Springvale | GA | Along Springvale road. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2024 8:25 AM CT | 3 SE Abbottsford | GA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SE Abbottsford. Em reported tree down at Colonial Ct near Plymouth Dr. | |
May 9, 2024 8:25 AM CT | Hillcrest | GA | EM reported tree on house at New Franklin Rd and Wares Cross Rd. No injuries reported. | |
May 9, 2024 8:25 AM CT | 2 WSW Lagrange | GA | EM reported tree down on vehicle at Vernon Rd and Doctors Dr. | |
May 9, 2024 10:50 AM CT | 3 NNE Louise | GA | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 NNE Louise. EM reported tree down at W Hopson Rd and Hogansville Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 10:55 AM CT | 2 WSW Louise | GA | EM reported tree down at Hogansville Rd and Bell Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 10:55 AM CT | 2 NE Lagrange | GA | EM reported tree down on powerline at Cary St and Wood Glen Apartments. | |
May 9, 2024 11:10 AM CT | 4 SSW Big Springs | GA | Tree downed at Smokey Rd and Hamilton Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 9:50 PM CT | Tallassee | AL | Roof blown off building on Sistrunk St... Tallassee. Time estimated from radar. Reported to EM at 1230am on 5/10. | |
May 9, 2024 9:54 PM CT | 3 SW Still Waters Resor | AL | A tree reported fallen onto house on Bama Park Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 9:54 PM CT | 3 WSW Reeltown | AL | Two dozen trees reported down and blocking roadways across south Tallapoosa County... including Cobb Rd... Elkins Rd... Macedonia Rd. | |
May 9, 2024 10:04 PM CT | Tuskeegee University | AL | Numerous trees down in Tuskegee with damage to power lines. The front entrance of Tuskegee University along Old Montgomery Rd was damaged. | |
May 9, 2024 10:41 PM CT | 1 NE Robert G. Pitts Ai | AL | Tree and cable lines down at cunningham dr. | |
May 9, 2024 10:55 PM CT | 1 W Clayton | AL | Trees down along Highway 51 and CR 43 in the Clayton area. | |
May 9, 2024 10:59 PM CT | 1 E Monterey Heights | AL | Tree down on lee road 226/430. | |
May 9, 2024 11:08 PM CT | 2 S Eufaula Country Clu | AL | Trees down along Cheneyhatchee Dr and Cottonhill Rd just west of Eufaula. | |
May 10, 2024 3:53 AM CT | 1 SE Eufaula Country Cl | AL | Numerous trees and power lines down in the Eufaula and Clayton areas. A tree fell on an apartment building along Paul Lee Parkway... causing roof/structural damage. |
| 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 May 9, 2024 Columbus, GA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Columbus, GA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbus, GA region as the May 9, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 10, 2023 through Apr 20, 2024, 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 Apr 20, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, GA
Not sure whether the May 9, 2024 Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA 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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