Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbus, OH hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 6 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 15, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, OH Hail Map
The July 15, 2024 hail swath map for Columbus, OH covers approximately 782 square miles and includes an estimated 273,323 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 322 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 101,042 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 288 sq mi | 65,153 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 322 sq mi | 87,657 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 119 sq mi | 101,042 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 37 sq mi | 9,585 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 15 sq mi | 9,697 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 189 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 15, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbus, OH, HailGeeks estimates 95,655 single-family homes, 10,211 townhomes, and 59,240 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 36,290 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 27,171 | 1,624 | 7,696 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 36,290 | 2,477 | 13,808 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 23,311 | 5,330 | 35,536 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,159 | 561 | 1,046 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,617 | 215 | 1,153 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 107 | 4 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Hail from the July 15, 2024 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Columbus, OH region. Franklin County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 45,486 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 41 cities near Columbus, OH. Xenia, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 6,318 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 15, 2024 Columbus, OH 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, OH Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 15, 2024 Columbus, OH hail map spans 60 ZIP codes. ZIP 43146 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,311.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 15, 2024 hail map for Columbus, OH currently list 6 public hail reports, 16 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 2:51 PM CT |
1.50 in | Xenia | OH | via broadcast media. |
July 15, 2024 3:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Choctaw Lake | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 3:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 NW Lockbourne | OH | time estimated. |
July 15, 2024 4:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Downtown Columbus | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 15, 2024 4:11 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Westerville | OH | Penny to quarter size hail. |
July 15, 2024 4:15 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Grandview Heights | OH | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 15, 2024 2:59 PM CT | 1 NNE Wilberforce | OH | trees down on Wilberforce-Clifton Rd and also Jones Rd - time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 3:55 PM CT | Grove City | OH | numerous trees down - time estimated. | |
July 15, 2024 4:03 PM CT | 1 W Grove City | OH | small to medium tree branches down. | |
July 15, 2024 4:20 PM CT | 1 ESE Canal Winchester | OH | numerous trees down - time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 4:47 PM CT | 2 NNW West Rushville | OH | large tree down - time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 4:49 PM CT | 2 SE Harbor Hills | OH | numerous trees down near Thornport - time estimated from radar. | |
July 15, 2024 4:50 PM CT | Thornville | OH | County 911 received three reports of trees down in Thornville. | |
July 15, 2024 4:52 PM CT | 4 N Rushville | OH | trees down across SR664 - time estimated by radar. | |
July 15, 2024 4:55 PM CT | Somerset | OH | County 911 received five reports of trees down in Somerset. | |
July 15, 2024 5:08 PM CT | East Fultonham | OH | Tree down on Hoover Ave. | |
July 15, 2024 5:10 PM CT | New Lexington | OH | County 911 received two reports of trees down in New Lexington. | |
July 15, 2024 5:10 PM CT | 2 WNW Crooksville | OH | Power company reports power outage due to tree damage west of Crooksville. | |
July 15, 2024 5:14 PM CT | 3 SW Licking View | OH | Tree down on Kopchak Road. | |
July 15, 2024 5:18 PM CT | 1 SSW Zanesville | OH | Tree down on Fulton Street. | |
July 15, 2024 5:19 PM CT | 1 ENE Zanesville | OH | Tree into power lines on Lewis Road. | |
July 15, 2024 5:40 PM CT | 5 NW Malta | OH | Tree reported down covering most of Lemon Hill Road. Time estimated by 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 July 15, 2024 Columbus, OH 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, OH Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbus, OH region as the July 15, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 22, 2024 through Jun 25, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jun 25, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, OH
Not sure whether the July 15, 2024 Columbus, OH 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, OH 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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