Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbus, OH hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 23, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, OH Hail Map
The July 23, 2023 hail swath map for Columbus, OH covers approximately 449 square miles and includes an estimated 248,456 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 208 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 120,202 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 208 sq mi | 97,548 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 183 sq mi | 120,202 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 49 sq mi | 30,494 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9 sq mi | 212 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 23, 2023 hail swath map area for Columbus, OH, HailGeeks estimates 81,543 single-family homes, 17,374 townhomes, and 47,301 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 39,024 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 32,076 | 5,610 | 19,429 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 39,024 | 9,497 | 22,512 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 10,370 | 2,266 | 5,359 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 73 | 1 | 1 |
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Counties Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Hail from the July 23, 2023 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Columbus, OH region. Franklin County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 58,890 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 17 cities near Columbus, OH. Plumwood, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 22 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 23, 2023 Columbus, OH hail map spans 35 ZIP codes. ZIP 43326 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 876.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 23, 2023 hail map for Columbus, OH currently list 2 public hail reports, 8 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 23, 2023 3:54 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Upper Arlington | OH | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
July 23, 2023 7:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 WNW Jefferson | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 23, 2023 3:49 PM CT | 1 NW Upper Arlington | OH | A tree was downed onto the road at the intersection of McCoy Road at Clairmont Road. | |
July 23, 2023 4:08 PM CT | 2 W Minerva Park | OH | A pine tree fell into power equipment. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 23, 2023 4:15 PM CT | 4 E Powell | OH | Multiple trees down in a subdivision near Polaris Parkway and Old State Road. One home with some minor siding damage. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 23, 2023 4:41 PM CT | 3 E Centerburg | OH | Delayed report. Multiple limbs and branches down. | |
July 23, 2023 4:52 PM CT | Powell | OH | TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY. HOUSE HIT BY LIGHTNING. | |
July 23, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 3 WSW Mount Vernon | OH | 1 tree down on Pleasant Valley Rd. Another large branch down near this location. | |
July 23, 2023 7:25 PM CT | 3 N Riverlea | OH | Social media picture of a large tree downed. | |
July 23, 2023 3:52 PM CT | 63 mph | 3 W Riverlea | OH | ASOS station KOSU Columbus Ohio State University Airport. |
| 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 July 23, 2023 Columbus, OH storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Columbus, OH Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbus, OH region as the July 23, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 2, 2023 through Jul 20, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 20, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, OH
Not sure whether the July 23, 2023 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 July 23, 2023 Columbus, OH 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 July 23, 2023 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Columbus, OH region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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