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Hail Map with Reports for Columbia, SC

View the free hail map with reports for Columbia, SC from September 5, 2026. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Sep 5, 2026
Event Date
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The Columbia, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on September 8, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 3 public hail reports, 62 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 5, 2026 event.

Region: Columbia, SC
September 5, 2026 Hail swath map preview for Columbia, SC on September 5, 2026
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
3
Largest report: 0.50"
Public Wind Reports
62
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map

The September 5, 2026 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 1,028 square miles and includes an estimated 188,339 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 469 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 69,699 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,028 sq mi
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Population Inside Footprint
188,339
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"377 sq mi57,392
0.50-0.75"469 sq mi69,699
0.75-1.00"132 sq mi38,638
1.00-1.25"32 sq mi13,948
1.25-1.50"14 sq mi8,296
1.50-1.75"3 sq mi366

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 5, 2026 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 73,162 single-family homes, 4,821 townhomes, and 30,946 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 26,571 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
73,162
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
4,821
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
30,946
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"24,2351,3035,906
0.50-0.75"26,5711,4069,792
0.75-1.00"13,5731,0919,568
1.00-1.25"5,5127902,749
1.25-1.50"3,2022162,849
1.50-1.75"691582

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map

Hail from the September 5, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Clarendon County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 1,100 single-family homes inside the swath.

Clarendon CountySC
1K homes in the hail path
Richland CountySC
42K homes in the hail path
Sumter CountySC
3K homes in the hail path
Lexington CountySC
14K homes in the hail path
Newberry CountySC
2K homes in the hail path
Fairfield CountySC
2K homes in the hail path
Saluda CountySC
2K homes in the hail path
Kershaw CountySC
1K homes in the hail path
Edgefield CountySC
41 homes in the hail path
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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 29 cities near Columbia, SC. Columbia, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 22,444 single-family homes exposed.

ColumbiaSC
22K homes in the hail path
Capitol ViewSC
3K homes in the hail path
ArthurtownSC
1K homes in the hail path
CayceSC
926 homes in the hail path
AlcoluSC
79 homes in the hail path
IrmoSC
6K homes in the hail path
Forest AcresSC
5K homes in the hail path
West ColumbiaSC
2K homes in the hail path
St. AndrewsSC
2K homes in the hail path
Lake Murray of RichlandSC
701 homes in the hail path
LakewoodSC
585 homes in the hail path
SumterSC
420 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 29 cities

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 5, 2026 Columbia, SC hail map spans 58 ZIP codes. ZIP 29102 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 794.

29102Wyboo, SC
794 homes in the hail path
29209Columbia, SC
9K homes in the hail path
29205Columbia, SC
7K homes in the hail path
29201Columbia, SC
2K homes in the hail path
29001Alcolu, SC
306 homes in the hail path
29045Columbia, SC
1K homes in the hail path
29138Saluda, SC
1K homes in the hail path
29130Blythewood, SC
913 homes in the hail path
29127Prosperity, SC
767 homes in the hail path
29037SC
42 homes in the hail path
29204Columbia, SC
7K homes in the hail path
29063Irmo, SC
6K homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 58 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 5, 2026 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 3 public hail reports, 62 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
September 5, 2026
4:48 PM CT
 0.25 in Columbia SC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
4:26 PM CT
 0.50 in 5 Se Blythewood SC

No National Weather Service description provided.
September 5, 2026
3:54 PM CT
 0.25 in 4 Ne Elgin SC

No National Weather Service description provided.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 5, 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

Related Hail Maps in the Columbia, SC Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbia, SC region as the September 5, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 16, 2026 through Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2026.

Hail map for Columbia, SC on Aug 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Columbia, SC
600 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Columbia, SC on Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
1.00″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Columbia, SC
5K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Columbia, SC on Aug 21, 2026
Aug 21, 2026
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Columbia, SC
21K HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Columbia, SC on Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Columbia, SC
96 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Columbia, SC on Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
0.75″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreLow
Columbia, SC
177 HomesHail map with reports →
Hail map for Columbia, SC on Sep 6, 2026
Sep 6, 2026
1.25″ Hail
Event Inspection ScoreModerate
Columbia, SC
22K HomesHail map with reports →

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 5, 2026 Columbia, SC hail event.

How big was the hail in Columbia, SC on September 5, 2026?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Columbia, SC area on September 5, 2026.
How accurate is this Columbia, SC hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the September 5, 2026 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Columbia, SC event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Columbia, SC hail area?
An estimated 188,339 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,028 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the September 5, 2026 Columbia, SC event, public storm report tables currently list 3 hail reports, 62 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Columbia, SC hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on September 8, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Columbia, SC area — what should I do?
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