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 1.75". There are 4 public hail reports, 54 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 7, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbia, SC Hail Map
The September 7, 2023 hail swath map for Columbia, SC covers approximately 895 square miles and includes an estimated 83,420 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 334 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 32,749 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 265 sq mi | 32,749 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 334 sq mi | 29,235 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 176 sq mi | 14,365 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 79 sq mi | 5,837 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 37 sq mi | 1,185 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 3 sq mi | 31 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 18 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
Inside the September 7, 2023 hail swath map area for Columbia, SC, HailGeeks estimates 38,006 single-family homes, 937 townhomes, and 3,452 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 14,123 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 14,123 | 668 | 1,431 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 13,154 | 160 | 1,411 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 6,995 | 91 | 540 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 3,104 | 18 | 69 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 609 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Counties Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Hail from the September 7, 2023 storm was mapped across 15 counties in the Columbia, SC region. Newberry County, SC had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 5,178 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 16 cities near Columbia, SC. Lake Murray of Richland, SC had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 2,440 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the Columbia, SC Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the September 7, 2023 Columbia, SC hail map spans 39 ZIP codes. ZIP 29138 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 779.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the September 7, 2023 hail map for Columbia, SC currently list 4 public hail reports, 54 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2023 3:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 E Silverstreet | SC | Quarter size hail reported on Hwy 121 between Newberry and Saluda. Exact location not provided. Location estimated based on radar. |
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | Chapin | SC | Report from person driving through town of Nickel to Quarter sized Hail. Wind was strong but no signs of damage. |
September 7, 2023 4:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Ballentine | SC | Report from person driving through town of Nickel to Quarter sized Hail. Wind was strong but no signs of damage. |
September 7, 2023 4:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WSW White Rock | SC | Public reported quarter sized hail. Time estimated based on radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
September 7, 2023 3:30 PM CT | 5 W Murphys Estates | SC | Tree down at W Martintown Rd and Currytown Rd. Hail of unknown size also reported. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 3:46 PM CT | 8 SSE Silverstreet | SC | Tree down near Pine Pleasant Church on Old Cherokee Trail... between Old Saluda Rd and Kempson Bridge Rd. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 3:50 PM CT | 7 S Prosperity | SC | Tree down on Ira Kinard Rd. Exact location not given. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 3:55 PM CT | 1 WSW Ward | SC | Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at Driftwood Lane. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:00 PM CT | Edgefield | SC | Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county. | |
September 7, 2023 4:05 PM CT | 2 SE Saluda | SC | Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Rock Hill Rd and Mine Creek Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:08 PM CT | 8 S Silverstreet | SC | Saluda County dispatch reported trees down along Brushy Fork Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:09 PM CT | 6 ENE Saluda | SC | Saluda County dispatch reported trees down on Fletcher Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:14 PM CT | 4 NNW Silverstreet | SC | SC DOT reports trees down on Belfast Rd north of Silverstreet... SC. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:14 PM CT | 4 SW Prosperity | SC | SC DOT reported trees down on St Lukes Church Road. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:20 PM CT | 1 SW Saint Andrews | SC | Richland County EM reported roadway blocked by downed power lines at the intersection of Browning Rd. and Burning Tree Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:22 PM CT | 7 SSW Silverstreet | SC | Saluda County dispatch reported trees down at Hollywood Rd and Prince Hill Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:26 PM CT | 4 ENE Gilbert | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees and power lines on Lost Branch Rd. near the intersection of Jeter Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:26 PM CT | 4 ENE Gilbert | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on the 1100 block of Calks Ferry Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:27 PM CT | 5 NE Gilbert | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Augusta Hwy. near the intersection of Calks Ferry Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:28 PM CT | 5 N Summit | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on Windmill Rd. near the intersection of Lewie Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:28 PM CT | 6 N Summit | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on the 300 block of Lewie Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:29 PM CT | 2 ENE Lake Murray Dam | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on the 200 block of Bishop Gate Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 6 NNE Gilbert | SC | Trained spotter reported large branches down on Calks Ferry Rd. via social media. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 4 SE Dreher Island Sp | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Shull Island Rd. near the intersection of Garden Grove Cir. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 4 NNW Dreher Island Sp | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees which caused significant damage to a residence on the 300 block of Smallwood Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:30 PM CT | 4 SSW Dreher Island Sp | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on the 700 block of Ansel Crapps Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:36 PM CT | 4 S Dreher Island Sp | SC | Trained spotter reported tree down on Shore Rd. via social media. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:36 PM CT | 4 S Dreher Island Sp | SC | Trained spotter reported large branches down at the 600 block of Shore Rd. via social media. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:36 PM CT | 2 ENE Chapin | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees at the intersection of Columbia Ave. and I-26. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 1 NW Lexington | SC | Lexington County EM reported multiple trees down on Old Chapin Rd. in Lexington. Specific locations not provided. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 2 NNE Lexington | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on the 1300 block of N. Lake Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:38 PM CT | 2 SE Lexington | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Cedar Crest Dr. near the intersection of Freedom Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:40 PM CT | 2 SSE Lexington | SC | Lexington County EM reported tree blocking lanes on Burton Rd. near I-20. Specific location not provided. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:40 PM CT | Lexington | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on N. Lake Dr. near the intersection of E. Butler St. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:41 PM CT | 2 NW Chapin | SC | Tree down on Sam Koon Rd and Maple Hallow Ln. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 4:42 PM CT | 1 NE Lexington | SC | Trained spotter reported a tree limb down on a power line at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Whiteford Way via social media. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:44 PM CT | 3 W Columbia Metro Apt | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on Partridge Ln. near the intersection of Collumwood Cir. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | Little Mountain | SC | Tree down on Milner Rd in Little Mountain. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 1 E Little Mountain | SC | Tree down on Nursery Rd and Windsong Trail. Time estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 1 N Seven Oaks | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Foxfire Dr. near the Pine Grove Apartments. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 2 WNW Seven Oaks | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Wescott Rd. near the intersection of Greenpines Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | 2 N Oak Grove | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on Jessamine Rd. near the intersection of Orangeburg Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:45 PM CT | Irmo | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on the 100 block of Thames Valley Ct. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT | 1 SW Saint Andrews | SC | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 SW Saint Andrews. Richland County EM reported roadway blocked by downed power lines at the intersection of Browning Rd. and Burning Tree Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT | 2 WNW West Columbia | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on the 200 block of Hulon Greene Pl. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT | 1 SSW West Columbia | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed trees on Dreher Rd. Specific location not provided. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:50 PM CT | Springdale | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on the 800 block of Pond Dr. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:55 PM CT | 1 E West Columbia | SC | Lexington County EM reported downed power lines on C Ave. near the intersection of 6th St. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:58 PM CT | 5 SW Blair | SC | Newberry County reported a tree down along Ringer Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 4:59 PM CT | 3 NE Pomaria | SC | SC DOT reports 4 or 5 trees down on Hughey Ferry Rd near Pomaria. Time estimated from radar. | |
September 7, 2023 5:02 PM CT | 2 S Forest Acres | SC | Richland County EM reported roadway blocked by downed power lines at the 4100 block of Kilbourne Rd. Time estimated by radar. | |
September 7, 2023 5:26 PM CT | 3 NNE Elgin | SC | Kershaw County Dispatch reported a tree down at Wildwood Lane and Rabon Circle. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 5:53 PM CT | 3 SSW Cassatt | SC | Kershaw County Dispatch reported a tree down at Old Statescoach Rd and Winchester road. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 5:53 PM CT | 3 NNE Lancaster Co Apt | SC | Lancaster County Dispatch reported trees down at Riverside Rd and University Dr. Time estimated base on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 5:55 PM CT | 6 SSW Irwin | SC | Emergency management reported trees down in the 3000 block of Green Road. Time Estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 6:07 PM CT | 4 S Buford | SC | Lancaster County Dispatch reported a tree down at Pleasant Rd and Rocky River Rd. Time estimated based on radar. | |
September 7, 2023 6:07 PM CT | Kershaw | SC | Emergency management reported trees down in Kershaw on Marion Street and North Matson Street. Time Estimated. | |
September 7, 2023 6:20 PM CT | 4 N Kershaw | SC | Emergency management report of trees down on Pleasant Plains Road and Mustardseed Road. Time Estimated. |
| 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 7, 2023 through Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbia, SC
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