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 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 14, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The August 14, 2026 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 191 square miles and includes an estimated 9,617 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 108 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 5,382 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 108 sq mi | 5,382 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 61 sq mi | 3,313 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 17 sq mi | 745 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 5 sq mi | 177 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 14, 2026 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 4,013 single-family homes, 62 townhomes, and 326 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,294 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,294 | 35 | 161 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,393 | 19 | 160 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 284 | 6 | 5 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 42 | 2 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the August 14, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Orangeburg County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 435 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Columbia, SC. North Augusta, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 506 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 14, 2026 Columbia, 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 Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 14, 2026 Columbia, SC hail map spans 21 ZIP codes. ZIP 29112 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 383.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 14, 2026 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 4 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 14, 2026 5:41 PM CT | 4 Wsw Murphys Estates | SC | Trees down along Murrah Rd. Photo relayed by Media. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 14, 2026 5:45 PM CT | 3 Ene North | SC | Trees on roadway on Redmond Mill Rd near the intersection of US 178. | |
August 14, 2026 5:49 PM CT | 5 E Livingston | SC | Electric company reported pictures of trees down and broken powerlines along Slab Landing Road. | |
August 14, 2026 6:03 PM CT | 43 mph | Augusta Bush Field | GA | ASOS at KAGS had a peak wind gust of 43 mph. |
| 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 14, 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 14, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 27, 2026 through Aug 13, 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 13, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the August 14, 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 14, 2026 Columbia, SC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 14, 2026 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Columbia, SC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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