Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbia, SC hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 31, 2021 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The March 31, 2021 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 204 square miles and includes an estimated 10,964 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 76 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 4,729 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 60 sq mi | 4,729 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 76 sq mi | 3,240 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 44 sq mi | 2,047 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 294 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4 sq mi | 122 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 11 sq mi | 532 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 31, 2021 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 3,311 single-family homes, 71 townhomes, and 390 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 1,744 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 1,744 | 56 | 337 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 733 | 10 | 22 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 569 | 4 | 17 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 125 | 0 | 14 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 110 | 1 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the March 31, 2021 storm was mapped across 9 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Edgefield County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 1,052 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Columbia, SC. Trenton, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 35 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 31, 2021 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 March 31, 2021 Columbia, SC hail map spans 12 ZIP codes. ZIP 29847 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 898.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2021 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 2 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2021 4:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | 7 SE Trenton | SC | VIDEO SENT IN VIA TWITTER SHOWS UPWARDS OF GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL FALLING ON LAKE SHORE DR OFF HWY 19. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. |
March 31, 2021 4:43 PM CT |
1.75 in | 8 S Ridge Spring | SC | FACEBOOK POST SHOWED HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZED... AND INDICATED THE LOCATION WAS OFF OF EXIT 22 ALONG I20. THIS LOCATION WAS DETERMINED BY THAT AND RADAR DATA. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2021 4:20 PM CT | 6 SSW Edgefield | SC | EDGEFIELD DISPATCH REPORTED A FEW TREES DOWN ALONG SWEETWATER ROAD IN THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE COUNTY. LOCATION AND TIME ARE ESTIMATED BASED ON 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 March 31, 2021 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 1 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbia, SC region as the March 31, 2021 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Mar 25, 2021 through Mar 25, 2021, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.25" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Mar 25, 2021.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the March 31, 2021 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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