Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbia, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 16, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The July 16, 2024 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 136 square miles and includes an estimated 6,681 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 83 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 4,601 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 83 sq mi | 4,601 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 49 sq mi | 2,014 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4 sq mi | 66 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 16, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 2,863 single-family homes, 21 townhomes, and 311 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,862 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,862 | 20 | 261 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 973 | 1 | 50 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 28 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the July 16, 2024 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Orangeburg County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 363 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Columbia, SC. Clearwater, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 622 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 16, 2024 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 16, 2024 Columbia, SC hail map spans 18 ZIP codes. ZIP 29018 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 160.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 16, 2024 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 16, 2024 1:37 PM CT | 9 W Saint Matthews | SC | Reported a tree down near the intersection of Bull Swamp Road and Fringetree Road. The tree was across the road and was struck by a vehicle. Injuries unknown at this time. | |
July 16, 2024 1:41 PM CT | 2 NE Hopkins | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NE Hopkins. SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Air Base Road and Crosshill Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 16, 2024 1:42 PM CT | 1 S Horrell Hill | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Horrell Hill. SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Horrell Hill Road and Saddlemount Drive. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 16, 2024 1:46 PM CT | 2 NE Hopkins | SC | SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Air Base Road and Crosshill Road. | |
July 16, 2024 1:49 PM CT | 1 S Horrell Hill | SC | SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Horrell Hill Road and Saddlemount Drive. | |
July 16, 2024 1:50 PM CT | 9 SSE Elgin | SC | SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of McCords Ferry Road (Highway 601) and Screaming Eagle Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 16, 2024 2:10 PM CT | 2 SSW Hopkins | SC | SCDPS website reported tree in roadway at the intersection of Bluff Road and Lower Richland Boulevard. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 16, 2024 2:23 PM CT | 2 NW Sandy Run | SC | County Dispatch reported that Old State Road had to be closed due to power lines down in the roadway. | |
July 16, 2024 2:45 PM CT | 1 NNE Oakland | SC | Broadcast met passed along public report of uprooted tree in Oakland. | |
July 16, 2024 2:50 PM CT | 2 S East Sumter | SC | 911 Call Center reports a powerline down along Craig Rd in Sumter. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 16, 2024 3:02 PM CT | 1 ESE Saint Matthews | SC | Reported trees down near the Town of St. Matthews. |
| 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 16, 2024 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbia, SC region as the July 16, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 27, 2024 through Jul 15, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 15, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the July 16, 2024 Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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 July 16, 2024 Columbia, 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 July 16, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Columbia, SC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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