Hail Swath Map Preview
The Augusta, GA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 27, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.25". There are 3 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 3, 2022 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Augusta, GA Hail Map
The May 3, 2022 hail swath map for Augusta, GA covers approximately 349 square miles and includes an estimated 21,941 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 170 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 14,104 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 170 sq mi | 14,104 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 132 sq mi | 6,934 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 36 sq mi | 666 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 8 sq mi | 155 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 3 sq mi | 82 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Augusta, GA Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 3, 2022 hail swath map area for Augusta, GA, HailGeeks estimates 9,376 single-family homes, 378 townhomes, and 1,549 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 5,986 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 5,986 | 303 | 1,225 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 2,999 | 73 | 319 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 276 | 2 | 5 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 40 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Augusta, GA Hail Map
Hail from the May 3, 2022 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Augusta, GA region. Aiken County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.25" with roughly 1,257 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Augusta, GA Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 10 cities near Augusta, GA. West Columbia, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 1,907 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 3, 2022 Augusta, GA 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 Augusta, GA Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 3, 2022 Augusta, GA hail map spans 28 ZIP codes. ZIP 29129 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 243.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 3, 2022 hail map for Augusta, GA currently list 3 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2022 3:20 PM CT |
1.25 in | Rocky Ford | GA | A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC REPORTED PENNY TO HALF DOLLAR-SIZE HAIL NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MAIN ST AND MITCHELL ST. |
May 3, 2022 5:01 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 SSE Ridge Spring | SC | VIEWER REPORT WITH PHOTO OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL. |
May 3, 2022 5:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Varnville | SC | QUARTER SIZED HAIL WAS OBSERVED AT THE NORTH DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOL FROM 620-625 PM. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 3, 2022 2:17 PM CT | 1 SE West Columbia | SC | SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT WITH PHOTOS OF DOWNED POWER LINE AND A TREE DOWN ON C AVE IN WEST COLUMBIA. | |
May 3, 2022 2:57 PM CT | 5 SW Prosperity | SC | PUBLIC REPORTED A CHICKEN COOP WAS BLOWN OVER ON MINICK LN. | |
May 3, 2022 3:03 PM CT | 1 SW Prosperity | SC | NEWBERRY DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON A POWERLINE ON EUREKA ST. | |
May 3, 2022 5:13 PM CT | 5 NE Furman | SC | A 911 CALL CENTER RELAYED A REPORT OF A DOWNED TREE LOCATED NEAR BROWNING GATE RD AND LENTO ROAD. | |
May 3, 2022 5:24 PM CT | 1 NW Almeda | SC | A 911 CALL CENTER RELAYED REPORTS OF TREES DOWN AROUND THE VARNVILLE AREA. THE FIRST DOWNED TREE WAS LOCATED NEAR ROBERTS ST. THE SECOND DOWNED TREE WAS LOCATED ON YEMASSEE HWY NEAR ALMEDA. |
| 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 May 3, 2022 Augusta, GA storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Augusta, GA Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Augusta, GA region as the May 3, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Dec 31, 2021 through May 1, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 1, 2022.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Augusta, GA
Not sure whether the May 3, 2022 Augusta, GA 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 Augusta, GA 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 May 3, 2022 Augusta, GA event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Augusta, GA region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 3, 2022 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Augusta, GA region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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