Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbia, MO hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.00". There are 16 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 20, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, MO Hail Map
The April 20, 2023 hail swath map for Columbia, MO covers approximately 1,237 square miles and includes an estimated 44,192 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 475 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 16,338 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 468 sq mi | 16,338 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 475 sq mi | 12,333 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 151 sq mi | 6,117 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 57 sq mi | 2,212 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 37 sq mi | 1,182 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 28 sq mi | 3,581 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 17 sq mi | 1,926 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 5 sq mi | 503 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, MO Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 20, 2023 hail swath map area for Columbia, MO, HailGeeks estimates 20,084 single-family homes, 417 townhomes, and 2,513 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,237 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,237 | 201 | 1,131 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,560 | 76 | 473 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,507 | 29 | 169 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 939 | 19 | 79 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 540 | 13 | 85 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,068 | 48 | 374 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 950 | 30 | 162 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 283 | 1 | 40 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Columbia, MO Hail Map
Hail from the April 20, 2023 storm was mapped across 20 counties in the Columbia, MO region. Audrain County, MO had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 6,769 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, MO Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 20 cities near Columbia, MO. Mexico, MO had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 2,567 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO 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, MO Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO hail map spans 54 ZIP codes. ZIP 65265 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,564.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 20, 2023 hail map for Columbia, MO currently list 16 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 20, 2023 1:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Mexico | MO | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
April 20, 2023 1:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 W Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:40 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 WSW Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:42 PM CT |
1.50 in | Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:42 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 NW Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:42 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 NNW Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:45 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 WNW Mexico | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:58 PM CT |
1.75 in | Laddonia | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 1:59 PM CT |
1.00 in | Laddonia | MO | REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.). |
April 20, 2023 2:04 PM CT |
1.25 in | Laddonia | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 2:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Laddonia | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 2:05 PM CT |
1.00 in | Farber | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 2:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 N Farber | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 2:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Vandalia | MO | REPORTED AT SHELL OIL. NICKLE TO QUARTER SIZE REPORTED. |
April 20, 2023 2:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SE Carrington | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
April 20, 2023 2:47 PM CT |
1.00 in | Wellsville | MO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 20, 2023 1:48 PM CT | Elston | MO | ELECTRIC POLES SNAPPED AND DOWN WITH PEA SIZE HAIL. |
| 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 April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO 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, MO Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbia, MO region as the April 20, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 18, 2022 through Apr 18, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 18, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, MO
Not sure whether the April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO 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, MO 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 April 20, 2023 Columbia, MO 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 April 20, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Columbia, MO region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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