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 0.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 18 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 11, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The August 11, 2026 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 299 square miles and includes an estimated 16,848 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 165 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 11,092 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 165 sq mi | 11,092 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 114 sq mi | 5,247 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21 sq mi | 509 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 11, 2026 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 7,339 single-family homes, 37 townhomes, and 1,211 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 4,825 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 4,825 | 21 | 1,022 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,304 | 13 | 181 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 210 | 3 | 8 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the August 11, 2026 storm was mapped across 12 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Union County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 3,172 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 6 cities near Columbia, SC. Union, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,526 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 11, 2026 Columbia, SC hail map spans 17 ZIP codes. ZIP 29379 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,744.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 11, 2026 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 6:43 PM CT | 1 S Lockhart | SC | Several trees down around the Lockhart area. | |
August 11, 2026 7:17 PM CT | 6 Sse Pauline | SC | Multiple trees down along SC 56 between Pauline and Cross Anchor. | |
August 11, 2026 7:20 PM CT | Cross Anchor | SC | Trees down around the Cross Anchor area_ including some on power lines. | |
August 11, 2026 7:25 PM CT | Cross Keys | SC | Multiple trees down in the Cross Keys area. | |
August 11, 2026 7:29 PM CT | 3 S Buffalo | SC | Multiple trees down on Cross Keys Highway. | |
August 11, 2026 7:31 PM CT | Buffalo | SC | Multiple trees and power lines down around the Buffalo area. | |
August 11, 2026 7:34 PM CT | 3 S Buffalo | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 S Buffalo. Multiple trees down on Cross Keys Highway. | |
August 11, 2026 7:35 PM CT | 5 S Union | SC | Several trees down across Deep Water Road. | |
August 11, 2026 7:36 PM CT | 1 S Union | SC | Trees and power lines down across Union. | |
August 11, 2026 7:37 PM CT | 7 E Sedalia | SC | Numerous trees and power lines down across the county. | |
August 11, 2026 7:48 PM CT | Carlisle | SC | Trees and power lines down across eastern Union County. | |
August 11, 2026 7:53 PM CT | 1 Ese Whitmire | SC | SCDPS reported a tree down on US176 near Whitmire. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:05 PM CT | 7 Ne Newberry | SC | Newberry dispatch reported multiple trees down in northern Newberry county along the US 176 corridor. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:17 PM CT | 2 Ene Pomaria | SC | Newberry dispatch reported multiple trees down in the Pomaria area. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:20 PM CT | 3 Nne Prosperity | SC | Social media report of a tree blocking the roadway on Bachman Chapel Rd near Prosperity. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:23 PM CT | 1 Wsw Newberry | SC | Newberry dispatch reported a tree down on powerlines on Floyd St. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:26 PM CT | 1 S Newberry | SC | Newberry dispatch reported powerlines down on a truck on Dixie Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 8:26 PM CT | 2 Sw Peak | SC | Newberry dispatch reported several trees down in the vicinity of I-26 and US 176 corridor from Little Mountain to Peak. |
| 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 August 11, 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 August 11, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 12, 2026 through Aug 10, 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 Aug 10, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the August 11, 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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