Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbia, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 0 public hail reports, 19 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 6, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The July 6, 2026 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 780 square miles and includes an estimated 104,905 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 381 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 60,765 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 381 sq mi | 60,765 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 312 sq mi | 33,675 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 75 sq mi | 10,231 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 174 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 60 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 6, 2026 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 43,485 single-family homes, 1,844 townhomes, and 10,590 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 23,888 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 23,888 | 1,254 | 6,972 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 14,794 | 475 | 3,115 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,729 | 112 | 500 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 57 | 2 | 3 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 17 | 1 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the July 6, 2026 storm was mapped across 22 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Dorchester County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 988 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Columbia, SC. Gadsden, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 100 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 6, 2026 Columbia, SC hail map spans 55 ZIP codes. ZIP 29448 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 468.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 6, 2026 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 6, 2026 11:32 AM CT | 1 NW Lake Murray Dam | SC | Video and pictures emailed to the office showing damage to a property at this location. The most notable damage was a large downed tree that caused at least minor damage to the property. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 11:36 AM CT | 2 SW Lake Murray Dam | SC | Public sent pictures showing a few trees fully uprooted near Yachting Rd on Lake Murray. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 11:58 AM CT | 1 WSW Arcadia Lakes | SC | Broadcast Media member relayed report of a tree down near the intersection of Dare Cr and Crystal Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 11:58 AM CT | 1 SW Arcadia Lakes | SC | Richland County EM reported a tree across power lines with sparking near the intersection of Pineshaw Rd and Satchel Ford Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 12:00 PM CT | 1 SE Arcadia Lakes | SC | Richland County EM reported a tree and power lines down across Sandale Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 12:00 PM CT | 1 NW Arcadia Lakes | SC | Richland County EM reported a tree across power lines near June Drive. | |
July 6, 2026 12:03 PM CT | 2 E Arcadia Lakes | SC | Richland County EM reported a tree on power lines near the 1700 block of Springfield Ave. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 12:21 PM CT | 4 N Elgin | SC | Lugoff Fire Dept responded to trees and powerlines down along Gettys Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 12:30 PM CT | 2 NW Lugoff | SC | Lugoff Fire Dept responded to trees and powerlines down along Grey Fox Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 1:48 PM CT | 5 SSW Wedgewood | SC | Trees down at the SC Forestry Commission location at 6740 Headquarters Rd. Reported by SC Forestry personnel. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 7:00 PM CT | 3 E Bowman | SC | Orangeburg County dispatch reports trees down on Baxley Road and Vance Road. | |
July 6, 2026 7:15 PM CT | Holly Hill | SC | SC Highway Patrol reports a tree down on Peake St in Holly Hill. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 6, 2026 7:38 PM CT | 5 SSW Santee | SC | Orangeburg County dispatch reported a tree down at Felderville Rd and Island Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 6, 2026 7:40 PM CT | 5 SSW Santee | SC | Orangeburg County dispatch reported a tree down at Vance Rd and Oakley Ln. Time estimated based on radar. | |
July 6, 2026 7:45 PM CT | 4 WSW Summerton | SC | SC Dept of Public Safety reported a tree down at the intersection of Belser Rd and Old River Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 8:33 PM CT | 9 E Saint Matthews | SC | Calhoun dispatch reported a tree down on Carson Rd at Fort Motte Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 8:33 PM CT | 4 ESE Saint Matthews | SC | Calhoun dispatch reported a tree down on Stiffmire Rd at Old Number 6 Hwy. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 9:05 PM CT | 2 SE Elgin | SC | Kershaw dispatch reported trees down on Larry Jeffers Rd and Wisteria Ln. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 6, 2026 9:28 PM CT | 9 ESE Camden | SC | Kershaw dispatch reported a tree down blocking the road on Williams Rd and Bishopville Hwy. 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 July 6, 2026 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 July 6, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 13, 2026 through Jul 5, 2026, 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 Jul 5, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the July 6, 2026 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.
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