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 2.00". There are 4 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 31, 2025 event.
View the March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC hail event on the free interactive hail map, then check a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal for your area.
Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The March 31, 2025 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 350 square miles and includes an estimated 10,879 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 99 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 2,707 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 99 sq mi | 2,707 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 92 sq mi | 2,667 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 85 sq mi | 2,455 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 34 sq mi | 1,014 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 12 sq mi | 545 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 17 sq mi | 888 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 9 sq mi | 482 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 2 sq mi | 121 |
Get a free Hail Report by ZIP to see a more local hail signal and whether the March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC hail event may have reached your area.
Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 31, 2025 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 4,462 single-family homes, 86 townhomes, and 155 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,158 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,158 | 19 | 89 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,079 | 17 | 37 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 939 | 23 | 21 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 378 | 2 | 4 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 218 | 4 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 412 | 12 | 1 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 242 | 9 | 1 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 36 | 0 | 1 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the March 31, 2025 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Orangeburg County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 3,326 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Columbia, SC. Eutawville, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 132 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 31, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 29048 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 938.
Check your ZIP in seconds to see whether hail activity from the March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC event was mapped near your area.
Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2025 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 4 public hail reports, 13 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2025 4:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | Branchville | SC | Trained spotter reports 1 inch hail in Branchville along with debris in the roads via HAM radio. |
March 31, 2025 4:50 PM CT |
1.50 in | Eutawville | SC | Multiple broadcast media reports ping pong size hail via Slack in Eutawville with pics. |
March 31, 2025 4:55 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 ENE Eutawville | SC | Trained spotter reported via social media near golf ball size hail in Eutaw Springs with picture. |
March 31, 2025 4:55 PM CT |
1.50 in | 3 ENE Eutawville | SC | Orangeburg County EM reports ping pong hail along Ash Hill Dr. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2025 2:25 PM CT | 1 S Augusta | GA | Dispatch reports power lines down at Skyview Dr and Gordon Hwy. Time estimated based on radar. | |
March 31, 2025 2:45 PM CT | 1 SSE Laurens | SC | Multiple trees downed around Laurens. | |
March 31, 2025 2:47 PM CT | Cross Hill | SC | Tree reported down in the Cross Hill area. | |
March 31, 2025 2:47 PM CT | Ninety Six | SC | Social media report of a tree down in Ninety Six. | |
March 31, 2025 2:54 PM CT | 3 WSW Joanna | SC | Hay shed destroyed. | |
March 31, 2025 3:04 PM CT | 1 WNW Cross Keys | SC | Report of several trees down in the Cross Keys area. | |
March 31, 2025 3:15 PM CT | 2 SSW Monarch Mills | SC | Tree down across a power line. | |
March 31, 2025 3:25 PM CT | 4 N Kline | SC | Dispatch reports a tree down on Hwy 278 near Red Oak Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
March 31, 2025 3:40 PM CT | 2 SSW Dreher Island Sp | SC | SCDPS reports tree fell over Frank Shealy Rd near Rocky Retreat Ct. | |
March 31, 2025 3:40 PM CT | Chester | SC | Social media report of a couple trees down around Chester. | |
March 31, 2025 4:03 PM CT | 2 ENE Bowman | SC | SCDPS reports tree and power lines down over Vance Rd near Easterlin Rd. | |
March 31, 2025 4:17 PM CT | 4 ESE Ridgeway | SC | SC Department of Safety reports a tree down in the road on Smallwood Rd... near the intersection with Summer Rd. | |
March 31, 2025 5:15 PM CT | 5 NNE Bowman | SC | SCDPS website reported powerlines down near the intersection of Cascade Dr. and Grass Patch Rd. 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 March 31, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 13, 2024 through Mar 16, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 16, 2025.
If none of these related Columbia, SC hail maps look close enough to your property, check a free Hail Report by Address. It reviews hail history for a specific location — not just the broader Columbia, SC region — so you can check whether hail activity may have reached your property.
Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the March 31, 2025 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 March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Columbia, SC region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
A participating local pro reviews property-level hail history remotely — not just the March 31, 2025 event — to help decide whether an on-site inspection may be worth scheduling.
A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the March 31, 2025 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the March 31, 2025 Columbia, SC hail event.