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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 3, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The August 3, 2024 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 1,167 square miles and includes an estimated 171,945 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 580 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 94,771 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 580 sq mi | 94,771 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 481 sq mi | 66,261 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 93 sq mi | 10,673 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 13 sq mi | 240 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 3, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 75,463 single-family homes, 3,745 townhomes, and 20,026 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 40,843 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 40,843 | 2,403 | 9,791 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 29,536 | 1,300 | 9,603 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,947 | 42 | 632 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 137 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the August 3, 2024 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Aiken County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 2,870 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 32 cities near Columbia, SC. Columbia, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 8,892 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 3, 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 August 3, 2024 Columbia, SC hail map spans 59 ZIP codes. ZIP 29805 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,009.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 3, 2024 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 3, 2024 1:18 PM CT | 1 NW Chester | SC | Tree down across power lines. | |
August 3, 2024 1:59 PM CT | 3 S Blythewood | SC | Highway Patrol reported a large tree fell and took down power lines at US-21 at I-77. | |
August 3, 2024 2:04 PM CT | 4 E Blythewood | SC | Tree down along Grover Wilson Rd near Blythewood. | |
August 3, 2024 2:18 PM CT | 1 NE Kershaw | SC | Lancaster County dispatch reported three trees down in the town of Kershaw. | |
August 3, 2024 3:17 PM CT | 7 SE Aiken Municipal Ap | SC | Aiken County Dispatch reported that a tree blew down in the roadway near the intersection of New Holland Rd and Wagener Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 3, 2024 3:21 PM CT | 9 NNE Bishopville | SC | Lee County Sheriff reported a tree down on Liberty Hill Road. | |
August 3, 2024 3:49 PM CT | 5 NNW Sesquicentennial | SC | SCHP reported downed power lines along Landon Place Dr. | |
August 3, 2024 4:05 PM CT | 4 NNW Lydia | SC | Report of power lines down at Sparrow Swamp Rd. | |
August 3, 2024 4:08 PM CT | 3 SE Blythewood | SC | Large tree uprooted at the Columbia Country Club. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 3, 2024 4:33 PM CT | 1 SSW Forest Acres | SC | SCHP reported tree down along Trenholm Dr at Wyndham Rd. | |
August 3, 2024 4:38 PM CT | 3 NNW Congaree Np | SC | SCHP reported a tree down along Clarkson Rd at N Line Rd. | |
August 3, 2024 4:40 PM CT | 3 NNE Lydia | SC | Report of power outages and uprooted trees near Hartsville SC. Time estimated. | |
August 3, 2024 4:49 PM CT | 2 N Gadsden | SC | SCHP reported tree down on Old Isaac Rd near Haystack Rd. | |
August 3, 2024 5:56 PM CT | 1 ESE Brookdale | SC | SCHP reported a tree down on Russel St at Old Elloree Rd. | |
August 3, 2024 6:06 PM CT | 6 E Bamberg | SC | Multiple trees down along Farr Rd... including a tree which fell on a home near Banning St. |
| 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 August 3, 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 August 3, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 16, 2024 through Jul 30, 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 30, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the August 3, 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 August 3, 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 August 3, 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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