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 1.50". There are 9 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 14, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Columbus, OH Hail Map
The March 14, 2024 hail swath map for Columbus, OH covers approximately 1,308 square miles and includes an estimated 393,149 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 532 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 203,044 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 532 sq mi | 203,044 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 461 sq mi | 143,086 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 152 sq mi | 8,086 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 115 sq mi | 10,489 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 33 sq mi | 19,563 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 15 sq mi | 8,881 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 14, 2024 hail swath map area for Columbus, OH, HailGeeks estimates 149,628 single-family homes, 18,990 townhomes, and 77,912 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 74,723 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 74,723 | 10,039 | 44,018 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 57,717 | 7,423 | 28,523 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,809 | 84 | 363 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 4,203 | 169 | 849 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 6,760 | 1,007 | 2,629 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,416 | 268 | 1,530 |
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Counties Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Hail from the March 14, 2024 storm was mapped across 23 counties in the Columbus, OH region. Delaware County, OH had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 20,876 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Columbus, OH Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 34 cities near Columbus, OH. Delaware, OH had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 10,992 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the March 14, 2024 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the March 14, 2024 Columbus, OH hail map spans 70 ZIP codes. ZIP 43015 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 13,386.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 14, 2024 hail map for Columbus, OH currently list 9 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 6:56 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 E Jackson Center | OH | Time estimated from radar. |
March 14, 2024 7:15 PM CT |
1.25 in | Rushsylvania | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 7:58 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Harbor Hills | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 8:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SE Heath | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 8:04 PM CT |
1.00 in | Delaware | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 8:10 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 S Delaware | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 8:15 PM CT |
2.00 in | Sunbury | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 8:53 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Fayetteville | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
March 14, 2024 9:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 S Logan | OH | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 2:20 PM CT | 2 S Riverlea | OH | 1 Tree down on a house. | |
March 14, 2024 8:06 PM CT | 3 SSE Delaware | OH | 5 homes damaged. Time estimated from radar. | |
March 14, 2024 8:46 PM CT | 4 ENE Johnstown | OH | House damaged. Time estimated from radar. | |
March 14, 2024 10:20 PM CT | 2 WSW Junction City | OH | Lines reported down on Mainesville Road. | |
March 14, 2024 2:30 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 W Riverlea | OH | ASOS station KOSU Columbus Ohio State University Airport. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 14, 2024 6:49 PM CT | UNK | Lakeview | OH | Multiple buildings destoryed in the Lakeview area. Time estimated. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 14, 2024 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 March 14, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 28, 2023 through Aug 24, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 24, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Columbus, OH
Not sure whether the March 14, 2024 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 March 14, 2024 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 March 14, 2024 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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