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 1.25". There are 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 30, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The July 30, 2024 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 640 square miles and includes an estimated 34,357 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 335 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 17,109 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 335 sq mi | 17,109 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 232 sq mi | 13,441 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 2,096 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 24 sq mi | 1,441 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 5 sq mi | 270 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 30, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 15,883 single-family homes, 378 townhomes, and 3,229 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,835 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,835 | 164 | 1,471 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,120 | 187 | 1,607 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,107 | 14 | 97 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 717 | 13 | 49 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 104 | 0 | 5 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the July 30, 2024 storm was mapped across 21 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Aiken County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 2,232 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Columbia, SC. Bamberg, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 393 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 30, 2024 Columbia, SC hail map spans 41 ZIP codes. ZIP 29842 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 801.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 30, 2024 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 2 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 30, 2024 6:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NW Jackson | SC | Received an email with a picture of roughly Quarter Sized Hail at this location at 7:20pm. |
July 30, 2024 6:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NNW Jackson | SC | Trained spotter called in a report of Quarter Sized hail covering his yard. He mentioned hail began as Pea Sized around 7pm and increased to Quarter Sized around 7:30pm. The storm was accompanied by gusty winds and heavy rain. He is not aware of any damage at this time. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 30, 2024 9:36 AM CT | 1 SE Newberry | SC | Newberry dispatch reported a tree fell on a house in Newberry. No injuries reported. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 6:19 PM CT | 6 WNW New Ellenton | SC | SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway at the intersection of Storm Branch Road and Silver Bluff Road (Highway 302). Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 6:25 PM CT | 4 NNE Jackson | SC | SCDPS website reported a tree in roadway at the intersection of Green Pond Road... Desoto Drive... and Dragstrip Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 7:04 PM CT | 1 E Jackson | SC | Jackson Police reported multiple trees and powerlines down in the town of Jackson along with hail of unknown size. Time estimated. | |
July 30, 2024 7:50 PM CT | 4 WSW Rowesville | SC | SCDPS reported a tree blocking the roadway on Cannon Bridge Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 7:55 PM CT | 4 WSW Rowesville | SC | Firefighter and trained spotter with Orangeburg County reported a tree down at the intersection of Cannon Bridge Road and Dry Swamp Road. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 8:12 PM CT | 3 NNE Woodruff | SC | Power outage attributed to fallen trees or limbs. Time estimated. | |
July 30, 2024 8:22 PM CT | Orangeburg | SC | Updates to previous tstm wnd dmg report from Orangeburg. Orangeburg County EM reported numerous buildings damaged along a path beginning at the intersection of Russell St and Broughton St to Whaley St and Crystal St and ending on Woodbine Drive where there is a large tree on a house. NWS survey team confirmed a microburst occurred in downtown Orangeburg with estimated wind speeds up to 70 mph. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 30, 2024 8:50 PM CT | 7 NNW Leesville | SC | Saluda county emergency management reported several damaged large chicken sheds with partially torn off tin rooves. Numerous trees also down on the property. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 30, 2024 8:52 PM CT | 3 W Chester | SC | Approximately 4 trees blown down between the city of Chester and Lockhart. | |
July 30, 2024 9:36 PM CT | 1 SE Newberry | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Newberry for the proper time. Newberry dispatch reported a tree fell on a house in Newberry. No injuries reported. 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 30, 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 30, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 15, 2024 through Jul 24, 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 24, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the July 30, 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.
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