Hail Swath Map Preview
The Columbia, SC 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, 11 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 26, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The August 26, 2023 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 471 square miles and includes an estimated 76,397 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 235 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 39,025 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 235 sq mi | 39,025 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 169 sq mi | 28,403 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 51 sq mi | 6,605 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 16 sq mi | 2,364 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 26, 2023 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 31,026 single-family homes, 1,687 townhomes, and 11,648 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 15,806 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,806 | 898 | 7,161 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 12,130 | 642 | 3,478 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,401 | 139 | 596 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 689 | 8 | 413 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the August 26, 2023 storm was mapped across 19 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Richland County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 16,434 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 13 cities near Columbia, SC. Columbia, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 3,578 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 26, 2023 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 August 26, 2023 Columbia, SC hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 29223 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 7,908.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 26, 2023 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 0 public hail reports, 11 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 26, 2023 3:43 PM CT | 3 N Johnston | SC | Trained spotter relayed trees down and power outages in the Johnston Hwy/Burton Rd area. Time estimated by spotter. Another spotter provided pictures of social media of downed trees and branches from the same area. | |
August 26, 2023 4:15 PM CT | 5 W Blythewood | SC | Tree and power lines down near US 321 and Wildflower Rd. | |
August 26, 2023 4:24 PM CT | 3 SW Red Bank | SC | Nazareth Road impassable due to large tree down on roadway. | |
August 26, 2023 4:57 PM CT | 3 ENE Sesquicentennial | SC | SC Highway Patrol reported powerlines in roadway on Clemson Road and I20. Time Estimated. | |
August 26, 2023 5:00 PM CT | Sesquicentennial Sp | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Sesquicentennial SP. Spotter reported several trees down within Sesquicentennial State Park. Two campers had trees fall on them. There were no injuries. | |
August 26, 2023 5:19 PM CT | West Columbia | SC | Severe reports of trees and large limbs down with minor structural damage in West Columbia... from Arlington Avenue to B Avenue. Time Estimated. | |
August 26, 2023 5:21 PM CT | 1 SSE West Columbia | SC | Emergency manager and media reports with photos of a roof blown off a commercial building at Charleston Highway and Lafayette Ave. Time Estimated. | |
August 26, 2023 5:30 PM CT | 2 SE Dalzell | SC | Tree down near Fireson Rd and Charles Jackson St. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 26, 2023 6:20 PM CT | 6 SE East Sumter | SC | Report of tree down near Britton Rd and Boots Branch Rd. and another on Camp Branch Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 26, 2023 6:35 PM CT | 6 S Sandy Run | SC | Tree down blocking both lanes on Columbia Rd near Big Beaver Creek Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
August 26, 2023 7:37 PM CT | Vance | SC | Trees down on Vance Rd near the intersections with Camden Rd and Old Number Six Hwy. Time 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 August 26, 2023 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 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Columbia, SC region as the August 26, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 23, 2023 through Aug 16, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.00", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 16, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
Not sure whether the August 26, 2023 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the August 26, 2023 Columbia, SC event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Columbia, SC 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 August 26, 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, SC region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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