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, 27 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 30, 2025 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The May 30, 2025 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 134 square miles and includes an estimated 35,713 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 63 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 15,869 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 63 sq mi | 10,665 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 54 sq mi | 15,869 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12 sq mi | 5,564 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 924 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 2 sq mi | 2,691 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 30, 2025 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 15,136 single-family homes, 1,163 townhomes, and 5,488 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 6,673 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,346 | 288 | 695 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 6,673 | 332 | 2,820 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,532 | 290 | 1,154 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 481 | 9 | 22 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,104 | 244 | 797 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the May 30, 2025 storm was mapped across 6 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Aiken County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 9,915 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 9 cities near Columbia, SC. North Augusta, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 5,823 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 30, 2025 Columbia, SC hail map spans 14 ZIP codes. ZIP 29841 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 5,034.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 30, 2025 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 2 public hail reports, 27 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2025 3:07 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Burnettown | SC | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 30, 2025 3:11 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 N Burnettown | SC | Public report of 1 to 1.5 inch hail for about 5 minutes. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2025 2:49 PM CT | 1 SE Monetta | SC | Aiken EM reported multiple trees down in the Monetta area. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:11 PM CT | 4 NE Perry | SC | SC highway patrol reported powerlines downed on the roadway on Nantuckett Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:16 PM CT | 5 E Perry | SC | SC highway patrol reported several trees down in northeast Aiken county northeast of Perry and Salley. | |
May 30, 2025 3:19 PM CT | 1 SE Clearwater | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SE Clearwater for correct time. Aiken EM reported multiple trees and powerlines down across the southern part of the county in the North Augusta... Belvedere... and Clearwater areas. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:20 PM CT | 1 SSW North Augusta | SC | Broadcast met reported numerous trees down along Know Avenue in North Augusta. | |
May 30, 2025 3:22 PM CT | 3 E Swansea | SC | Ham radio operator reported snapped and downed trees near Swansea. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:24 PM CT | 3 E Swansea | SC | Ham radio operator reported a tree down on powerlines on Cartin Rd at Culclasure Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:25 PM CT | 3 ENE Swansea | SC | Retired NWS Employee reports large trees down 3 miles ENE of Swansea. Estimates winds as 60 mph or higher. | |
May 30, 2025 3:29 PM CT | 6 E North | SC | Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees and powerlines down in the roadway on Breezehaven Rd at North Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:35 PM CT | 6 WSW Saint Matthews | SC | SC Highway patrol reported a tree blocking the roadway on I-26 near exit 139. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:42 PM CT | 1 S Saint Matthews | SC | Ham radio operator reported a tree down on a residence on Azalea Dr. in St. Matthews. Photo also included. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:44 PM CT | 5 NNE Brookdale | SC | Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees and powerlines down in the roadway on Sunshine Ln at Waterspring Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:46 PM CT | 5 WNW Edisto | SC | Orangeburg Fire dept reported trees down in the roadway on Wille Rd and Beason Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:51 PM CT | 1 ENE Edisto | SC | SC highway patrol reported a tree down on the roadway on Old Edisto Dr. west of Orangeburg. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 3:57 PM CT | 1 SSE Millwood | SC | SC highway patrol reported a tree down in the roadway on Pinewood Rd at Stadium Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:05 PM CT | 7 WSW Turbeville | SC | SC highway patrol reported a tree blocking the roadway on I-95 southbound. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:13 PM CT | Summerton | SC | Clarendon dispatch reported a tree downed blocking the roadway on South Cantey St. in Summerton. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:15 PM CT | 3 E Summerton | SC | Spotter reported trees down on his property. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:16 PM CT | 4 ESE Summerton | SC | Clarendon dispatch reported trees and powerlines down on the road on Bill Davis Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:17 PM CT | 8 S Manning | SC | Clarendon EM reported a tree down on a home on Lake Shore Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:17 PM CT | 5 E Summerton | SC | Clarendon EM reported several trees down in and around the Summerton area. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:19 PM CT | 1 SE Clearwater | SC | Aiken EM reported multiple trees and powerlines down across the southern part of the county in the North Augusta... Belvedere... and Clearwater areas. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:20 PM CT | 8 N Wilsons Landing | SC | Public reported trees down. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:24 PM CT | 9 E Manning | SC | Clarendon EM reported several trees down in and around the Manning area. Time estimated by radar. | |
May 30, 2025 4:25 PM CT | 4 SSW Blackville | SC | SC highway patrol reported trees down along Ashleigh Road north of Barnwell. | |
May 30, 2025 4:32 PM CT | 2 ENE Eadytown | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down at 3457 Highway 45. | |
May 30, 2025 3:23 PM CT | 90 mph | 3 ENE Swansea | SC | An NWS Survey Team determined a strong macroburst with winds of 90 mph caused numerous uprooted and snapped trees along and around Pine Plain Rd near Swansea. One home was damaged due to a fallen tree... but no injuries were reported. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 30, 2025 4:01 PM CT | UNK | 7 W Summerton | SC | A National Weather Service Storm Survey team confirmed an EF1 tornado in Clarendon County that occurred within a wide swath of damaging winds... extending from Swansea to Lake Marion. Based on ground observations and radar... the tornado likely developed over Lake Marion... just east of Lone Star before emerging over land near Hickory Top Road. The tornado snapped numerous limbs and large branches along Old River Road as it moved southeast. The tornado strengthened and caused substantial tree and power line damage near Old River Road and Clifton Road and then further east near Liberty Hill Road and Rapid Edge Trail. Moving southeast... minor tree damage occurred across Highway 15 and I95. Numerous trees were then uprooted along MG Hemingway Road. The tornado slowly weakened causing minor damage across Washington Davis Road before dissipating near Bill Davis Road at approximately 5:14 PM EDT. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 30, 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 May 30, 2025 event. These related maps cover storm dates from May 8, 2025 through May 29, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 29, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
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