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View the free hail map with reports for Columbus, GA from August 12, 2023. This event is marked as Complete, with a Light storm impact level and a Low Event Inspection Score.

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Event Inspection Score
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Storm Impact
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Event Status
Aug 12, 2023
Event Date
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The Columbus, GA hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 12, 2023 event.

Region: Columbus, GA
August 12, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Columbus, GA on August 12, 2023
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Max Hail
1.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
20
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, GA Hail Map

The August 12, 2023 hail swath map for Columbus, GA covers approximately 966 square miles and includes an estimated 26,288 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 512 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 14,364 people.

Mapped Impact Area
966 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
26,288
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"512 sq mi14,364
0.50-0.75"388 sq mi9,933
0.75-1.00"60 sq mi1,823
1.00-1.25"6 sq mi168

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map

Inside the August 12, 2023 hail swath map area for Columbus, GA, HailGeeks estimates 12,196 single-family homes, 160 townhomes, and 1,374 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,120 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
12,196
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
160
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
1,374
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"6,120110971
0.50-0.75"4,82647279
0.75-1.00"1,1003124
1.00-1.25"15000

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Map

Hail from the August 12, 2023 storm was mapped across 30 counties in the Columbus, GA region. Troup County, GA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 2,164 single-family homes inside the swath.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Columbus, GA Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the August 12, 2023 Columbus, GA hail map spans 45 ZIP codes. ZIP 30240 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,723.

30240LaGrange, GA
2K homes in the hail path
36089Union Springs, AL
137 homes in the hail path
36274Roanoke, AL
3K homes in the hail path
36863Huguley, AL
1K homes in the hail path
36879Auburn, AL
503 homes in the hail path
31803Buena Vista, GA
348 homes in the hail path
36855Fredonia, AL
317 homes in the hail path
36276Abanda, AL
220 homes in the hail path
36862Penton, AL
197 homes in the hail path
36871AL
106 homes in the hail path
36053Midway, AL
95 homes in the hail path
36005Banks, AL
24 homes in the hail path
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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the August 12, 2023 hail map for Columbus, GA currently list 0 public hail reports, 20 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
August 12, 2023
6:40 AM CT
DickertALTrees down on County Rd 65 and AL Hwy 22. Additional trees down in the vicinity on County Road 26. Trees were also downed on AL Highway 22... where power lines were downed... causing a woods fire. Time estimated from radar.
August 12, 2023
6:50 AM CT
1 N New SiteALLarge tree down on a house on Crowe Road north of New Site. Time estimated from radar.
August 12, 2023
3:50 PM CT
2 ENE Warm SpringsGASocial media report of tree down near Judson Bulloch Rd between Whitehouse Pkwy and and River Rd.
August 12, 2023
4:25 PM CT
3 ESE GriffinGAA tree was reported down in the 1500 block of Rehobeth Rd.
August 12, 2023
5:01 PM CT
2 N BeauregardALTree down on Lee Road 146 near Highway 51.
August 12, 2023
5:10 PM CT
2 ENE MaloneALSeveral trees down on County Roads 15... 26... and 49.
August 12, 2023
5:15 PM CT
3 ESE RupertGATree downed along Southland rd and SR 90.
August 12, 2023
5:21 PM CT
2 NNE LadoniaALTree down near Lee Road 236 and Lee Road 5 in Phenix City.
August 12, 2023
5:34 PM CT
1 NW RoanokeALTree down with vehicle accident on Old U.S. 431 and home damaged by lightning on Highland Ave.
August 12, 2023
5:36 PM CT
2 ESE ShorterALSeveral trees down by downburst near Shorter. Time estimated via radar.
August 12, 2023
5:50 PM CT
3 NE PentonALTree down near the intersection of County Roads 158 and 160.
August 12, 2023
5:50 PM CT
1 WNW AbbottsfordGATree down at Williams Rd between Leisure Cove Dr and Running Creek Dr.
August 12, 2023
5:55 PM CT
2 WNW Ridge GroveALTree down along the Tallapoosa/Chambers county line on Dudleyville Rd.
August 12, 2023
5:55 PM CT
3 WSW Lone OakGATree down at Greeville Rd and Lone Oak Rd.
August 12, 2023
5:55 PM CT
2 S HogansvilleGATree down at Hogansville Rd near Hogansville Pump Station Rd.
August 12, 2023
5:58 PM CT
Ridge GroveALTrees down in the area of County Roads 48 and 54.
August 12, 2023
6:05 PM CT
LagrangeGANumerous (10+) reports of trees and powerlines down near downtown Lagrange.
August 12, 2023
6:05 PM CT
4 SSW Wares CrossroadsGATree down at WS Willowcrest Way and S Willowcrest Dr.
August 12, 2023
6:10 PM CT
2 NNW Long CaneGATree down at Lower Glass Bridge Rd and Kimbrough Rd.
August 12, 2023
6:34 PM CT
2 W PeroteALA few trees were blown down near CR 8.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the August 12, 2023 Columbus, GA 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 Columbus, GA Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbus, GA region as the August 12, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 3, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 11, 2023.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, GA

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the August 12, 2023 Columbus, GA hail event.

How big was the hail in Columbus, GA on August 12, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.00" in the Columbus, GA area on August 12, 2023.
How accurate is this Columbus, GA 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 August 12, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Low mean?
For this Columbus, GA event, the Event Inspection Score is Low. 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 Columbus, GA hail area?
An estimated 26,288 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 966 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 August 12, 2023 Columbus, GA event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 20 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Columbus, GA 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 August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Columbus, GA area — what should I do?
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