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 1.50". There are 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 17, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The August 17, 2024 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 381 square miles and includes an estimated 15,446 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 150 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 6,052 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 141 sq mi | 3,238 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 150 sq mi | 4,597 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 56 sq mi | 6,052 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 27 sq mi | 1,100 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6 sq mi | 313 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 146 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 17, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 7,076 single-family homes, 23 townhomes, and 1,284 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 3,052 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,349 | 10 | 69 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,145 | 8 | 480 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,052 | 5 | 636 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 371 | 0 | 79 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 125 | 0 | 12 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 34 | 0 | 8 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the August 17, 2024 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Union County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 5,421 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. Union, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,171 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 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 August 17, 2024 Columbia, SC hail map spans 10 ZIP codes. ZIP 29379 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,872.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 17, 2024 6:25 PM CT | Union | SC | County official reports many trees blown down across the city of Union and elsewhere throughout the county. | |
August 17, 2024 7:10 PM CT | 3 N Clinton | SC | Laurens County 911 call center reported tree limbs obstructing traffic on I-26 W. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 17, 2024 7:30 PM CT | 3 E Blair | SC | Fairfield County dispatch reported numerous trees down and power outages all across the county. | |
August 17, 2024 7:35 PM CT | 8 SW Whitmire | SC | SC Highway patrol reported a tree down along I-26. | |
August 17, 2024 7:35 PM CT | 5 SW Blair | SC | SC Highway Patrol reported a tree down near Highway 34 and Ringer Road. | |
August 17, 2024 7:37 PM CT | 3 NW Peak | SC | SC Highway Patrol reported trees down at Peak Road and Broad River Road. | |
August 17, 2024 7:38 PM CT | 4 ENE Joanna | SC | Laurens County 911 call center reported tree limbs down obstructing traffic on I-26 W. Time estimated from radar. | |
August 17, 2024 7:55 PM CT | 7 NNW Newberry | SC | SC Highway Patrol reported trees down along I-26 north of Jalapa. | |
August 17, 2024 7:55 PM CT | 6 NW Newberry | SC | Newberry County sheriff reported wind damage near the intersection of Beaver Dam Creek Road and US Highway 76. Damage included a tree on a house... shaved treetops... and uprooted hardwood trees. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 8:17 PM CT | 8 NNW Silverstreet | SC | Newberry County Dispatch reported multiple trees down along Bush River Rd near Crowder Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 17, 2024 8:40 PM CT | 1 NE Edgefield | SC | Edgefield County Dispatch reported trees down along Addison Street in Edgefield. |
| 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 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 August 17, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 24, 2024 through Aug 13, 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 Aug 13, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the August 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 August 17, 2024 Columbia, SC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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