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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29201

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29201 from March 12, 1974 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
24
Wind Reports
121
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29201 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29201

24 reports
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0.25″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2014
7:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel to quarter size hail near Williams Brice stadium along Bluff Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Arthurtown, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2011
1:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail on Garners Ferry road near Trotter road.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 21, 2008
2:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported at several locations in the city of Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2008
1:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WIS TV reported 3/4 inch hail on the southeast side of town.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported golf ball size hail in Columbia and north.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2007
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter and TV broadcasters reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2006
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Clarendon County · 9,068 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff repoted 1 inch hail with a second storm that hit Manning.
NWS Hail Report Location: Manning, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 1999
12:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail over southeast Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 21, 1999
3:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sheriff reported golfball size hail in Northeast Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 1998
10:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Police report 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 1997
4:48 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ham spotters report 3/4 inch hail in Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Jan 24, 1997
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1996
4:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 29201

121 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 5, 2025
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several rail cars pushed off their track near Owens field airport. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: USC Police reported a large tree fell on campus along Barnwell Rd between Pendleton St and Gibbes Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland Co EM reported tree fell in roadway at Chester St and Gadsden St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County EM reported trees down on powerlines along Valkill Court. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports power line down at this location. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2023
6:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County dispatch reported trees down at the intersection of Lady St and Assembly St. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2022
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY ALONG CLEMENT RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT WITH PHOTOS OF TREE DOWN ON HOUSE ON HENDERSON STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbia, SC
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RICHLAND COUNTY ESD REPORTED A TREE BLOCKING THE ROADWAY ON SENATE ST AT BARNWELL ST. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Columbia, SC
UNK mph
May 3, 2021
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO ON SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWS MID-SIZED TREE FELL ON A PROPERTY NEAR FIVE POINTS IN COLUMBIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY AT 517 WHALEY STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2020
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY AT 517 WHALEY STREET. CORRECTED FOR TIME... ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2020
9:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED POWER LINES IN ROADWAY CLEMENT ROAD AT SUNSET DRIVE. TIME ESTMD BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Columbia, SC
UNK mph
Feb 13, 2020
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP REPORTED TREES IN ROADWAY AT BARNES AND RILEY STREETS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Cayce, SC
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2019
8:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED MULTIPLE TREES IN ROADWAY IN THE VICINITY OF MCRAE STREET... WELLESLEY DRIVE AND CLELEMENT ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Columbia, SC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29201

1 reports
F2 category
Nov 12, 1975
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 29201
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 29201 area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,955
Households9,543
Housing units12,619
Income
Median household income$34,327
$100k+ households22.7%
$150k+ households6.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,121
Attached single-family573
Small multifamily1,567
Large multifamily7,111
Mobile homes247
Housing mix
Single-family share24.7%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share68.8%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,633
Renter-occupied6,910
Vacant units3,076
Home value & age
Median home value$238,200
Owner homes $300k+32.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1992
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,245
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29201 have on record?

Our records show 24 hail, 121 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29201, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 29201?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29201 is 2.75″. It was reported near Columbia, SC on May 2, 1984.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29201 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 29201 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29201 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 29201 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29201 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 29201 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29201 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 29201, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29201, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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