Hail Swath Map Preview
The Charleston, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 14 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 12, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Charleston, SC Hail Map
The July 12, 2026 hail swath map for Charleston, SC covers approximately 476 square miles and includes an estimated 107,565 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 247 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 58,890 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 247 sq mi | 40,396 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 195 sq mi | 58,890 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 31 sq mi | 8,178 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3 sq mi | 101 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Charleston, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 12, 2026 hail swath map area for Charleston, SC, HailGeeks estimates 46,035 single-family homes, 5,173 townhomes, and 16,771 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 25,945 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 16,910 | 1,032 | 4,929 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 25,945 | 3,554 | 10,398 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,132 | 587 | 1,444 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 48 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Charleston, SC Hail Map
Hail from the July 12, 2026 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Charleston, SC region. Beaufort County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 16,104 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Charleston, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 12 cities near Charleston, SC. Mount Pleasant, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 10,939 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 12, 2026 Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 12, 2026 Charleston, SC hail map spans 25 ZIP codes. ZIP 29907 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,779.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 12, 2026 hail map for Charleston, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 14 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 12, 2026 1:17 PM CT | 4 SSW Ladson | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down on the the 9000 block of Dorchester Road. Blocking part of a the roadway. | |
July 12, 2026 1:34 PM CT | James Island | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down on the intersection of Fort Johnson Road and Mikell Drive. | |
July 12, 2026 3:35 PM CT | 5 W Beaufort | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Joe Frazier Road and Adams Way. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 12, 2026 3:59 PM CT | 3 ESE Beaufort | SC | Emergency Manager reported powerlines down across Oakwood Drive. | |
July 12, 2026 4:07 PM CT | 2 ESE Port Royal | SC | Emergency Manager reported tree on fire on top of powerlines at the intersection of White Horse Road and Islands Causeway. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 12, 2026 4:39 PM CT | 2 ESE Beaufort | SC | Emergency Manager reported tree down on Sunset Blvd and Pearl Tabby Drive. | |
July 12, 2026 4:44 PM CT | 6 ENE Parris Island | SC | Emergency Manager reported powerlines down across the intersection of Lands End Road and Galaxy Lane. | |
July 12, 2026 4:52 PM CT | 2 E Beaufort | SC | Emergency Manager reported tree down on the intersection of Wood Duck Lane and Chickadee Lane. | |
July 12, 2026 4:57 PM CT | 3 E Beaufort | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down and powerlines down on the intersection of Cove Road and Red Tip. | |
July 12, 2026 5:22 PM CT | 1 E Ritter | SC | Emergency Manager reported a tree down at the 1200 block of Saxby Hill Road. | |
July 12, 2026 5:55 PM CT | 1 NNW Forest Beach | SC | Hilton Head Emergency Management reported a tree down on Shipyard Drive. The tree was likely down due to thunderstorm outflow. | |
July 12, 2026 6:05 PM CT | 2 NE Hilton Head Island | SC | Hilton Head Emergency Management reported a tree down on Sawtooth Court. The tree was likely down due to thunderstorm outflow. | |
July 12, 2026 6:15 PM CT | 2 N Orangeburg | SC | Orangeburg County Dispatch reports trees and powerlines down in the city. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 12, 2026 6:19 PM CT | 1 NE Edisto | SC | Orangeburg County EM reported several trees down on Second Avenue in Orangeburg. 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 12, 2026 Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Charleston, SC region as the July 12, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 6, 2026 through Jul 11, 2026, 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 Jul 11, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Charleston, SC
Not sure whether the July 12, 2026 Charleston, 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 Charleston, 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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