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, 10 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The July 17, 2024 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 301 square miles and includes an estimated 15,537 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 135 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 9,896 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 135 sq mi | 9,896 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 130 sq mi | 4,693 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 36 sq mi | 948 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 6,835 single-family homes, 201 townhomes, and 1,318 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 4,091 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,091 | 187 | 1,136 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,281 | 12 | 174 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 463 | 2 | 8 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the July 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Clarendon County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 1,894 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near Columbia, SC. Columbia, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,347 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 17, 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 17, 2024 Columbia, SC hail map spans 20 ZIP codes. ZIP 29102 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,492.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 17, 2024 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 10 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 17, 2024 4:06 PM CT | 6 E Blair | SC | Fairfield County Dispatch reports trees down on Newberry Rd near Salem Crossroads. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 4:55 PM CT | 2 NW Hopkins | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reports a tree down near the intersection of Montgomery Ln and Old Hopkins Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 5:19 PM CT | 1 NW Cassatt | SC | SC Department of Public Safety reports trees down on Providence Rd near Holland Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 5:24 PM CT | 2 SSE Mcentire Jngb | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down on Congaree Rd near the intersection of Old Ferry Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 5:24 PM CT | 4 N Camden | SC | Kershaw County Dispatch reports trees down on Lockhart Rd near Belton Rd. They also reported trees down throughout the county leading to power outages. | |
July 17, 2024 5:26 PM CT | 2 NE Mcentire Jngb | SC | Tree down on Garners Ferry Rd near the intersection of Old Eastover Rd. | |
July 17, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 3 WNW Privateer | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down on Pinewood Rd near the intersection of Starks Ferry Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 6:30 PM CT | 3 S Cane Savannah | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down on Pinewood Rd near the intersection of South Saint Pauls Church Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 6:56 PM CT | 3 SSW Turbeville | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reports trees down at the intersection of Salem Rd and Old Manning Rd. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 17, 2024 4:15 PM CT | 68 mph | Augusta Bush Field | GA | Peak wind gust reported at the KAGS ASOS. |
| 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 17, 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 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 30, 2024 through Jul 16, 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 16, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the July 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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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