Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbus, GA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the January 3, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, GA Hail Map
The January 3, 2026 hail swath map for Columbus, GA covers approximately 19 square miles and includes an estimated 536 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 8 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 211 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4 sq mi | 82 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 8 sq mi | 211 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2 sq mi | 81 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5 sq mi | 162 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map
Inside the January 3, 2026 hail swath map area for Columbus, GA, HailGeeks estimates 219 single-family homes, 0 townhomes, and 53 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 87 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 39 | 0 | 5 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 87 | 0 | 20 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 31 | 0 | 9 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 62 | 0 | 19 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Map
Hail from the January 3, 2026 storm was mapped across 4 counties in the Columbus, GA region. Lee County, GA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 176 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 0 cities near Columbus, GA.
City cards show where the January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA hail map spans 2 ZIP codes. ZIP 31763 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 176.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the January 3, 2026 hail map for Columbus, GA currently list 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January 3, 2026 3:55 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 N Stocks | GA | Golf ball size hail reported on Graves Springs Road about 3 miles north of Forrester Pkwy. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Columbus, GA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbus, GA region as the January 3, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 20, 2025 through Nov 25, 2025, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Nov 25, 2025.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, GA
Not sure whether the January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA 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 January 3, 2026 Columbus, GA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Columbus, GA region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the January 3, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Columbus, GA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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