Hail Swath Map Preview
The Florence, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 7 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 15, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Florence, SC Hail Map
The May 15, 2024 hail swath map for Florence, SC covers approximately 560 square miles and includes an estimated 35,411 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 247 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 16,068 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 247 sq mi | 16,068 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 229 sq mi | 15,793 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 46 sq mi | 1,655 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 10 sq mi | 232 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8 sq mi | 1,175 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12 sq mi | 253 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3 sq mi | 88 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 5 sq mi | 147 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Florence, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 15, 2024 hail swath map area for Florence, SC, HailGeeks estimates 17,006 single-family homes, 1,162 townhomes, and 3,282 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 8,118 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,397 | 453 | 1,374 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8,118 | 704 | 1,761 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 678 | 4 | 36 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 90 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 516 | 1 | 109 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 121 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 52 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 15, 2024 Florence, SC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Florence, SC Hail Map
Hail from the May 15, 2024 storm was mapped across 16 counties in the Florence, SC region. Florence County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 3,746 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Florence, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Florence, SC. Lake City, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 530 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 15, 2024 Florence, SC 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 Florence, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 15, 2024 Florence, SC hail map spans 29 ZIP codes. ZIP 29560 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,048.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 15, 2024 hail map for Florence, SC currently list 7 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2024 12:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NW Briarcliffe Acres | SC | Quarter size hail reported via social media just off Hwy 22 and Hwy 90 near Wendys restaurant and Speedway gas station. |
May 15, 2024 4:05 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 S Turbeville | SC | Public sent in pictures of hail and wind damage to their property. The pictures shows golf ball size hail along with wind damage to their property. There were several large limbs downed... a tree uprooted... damage to shingles and facia and also lawn objects blown around. |
May 15, 2024 4:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 ENE Waxhaw | NC | Mineral Springs. |
May 15, 2024 4:15 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NNW Hebron | SC | Media relayed report via social media of golf ball size hail in the Barrineau community around 515 pm. |
May 15, 2024 4:22 PM CT |
1.50 in | Lake City | SC | Quarter to ping pong size hail in Lake City and Barrineau relayed by media. Time estimated by radar. |
May 15, 2024 4:25 PM CT |
1.00 in | Scranton | SC | Nickel to quarter size hail relayed by media. |
May 15, 2024 6:03 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NE Forestbrook | SC | Quarter sized hail on Dandelion Lane |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 15, 2024 4:44 PM CT | 1 N Lamar | SC | Amateur radio relayed report from Darlington Fire Dept of multiple trees down on Cottonflower Rd. Time estimated based on time of report and radar. | |
May 15, 2024 4:55 PM CT | 3 W Lamar | SC | Amateur radio relayed report from Darlington Fire Dept of a tree down on Mill Branch Rd. Time estimated by time of report and radar. |
| 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 15, 2024 Florence, SC storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Florence, SC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Florence, SC region as the May 15, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 20, 2024 through May 10, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 10, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Florence, SC
Not sure whether the May 15, 2024 Florence, SC 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 Florence, SC 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 May 15, 2024 Florence, SC 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 May 15, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Florence, SC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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