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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 29203

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 29203 from March 12, 1967 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
88
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 29203 · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 29203

10 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 22, 2020
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Dentsville, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2016
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZED HAIL AT COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Saint Andrews, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2016
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Saint Andrews, SC
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2015
10:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail on the northeast side of Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Killian, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported quarter size hail in the Eau Claire area of Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Columbia, SC
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2008
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire department reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 E Ballentine, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2004
5:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail on I-20 2 miles east of I-26.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Columbia, SC
0.75″ hail
Sep 8, 1998
3:14 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire Dept reported 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Killian, SC
0.75″ hail
Apr 8, 1998
9:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Highway Patrol reports 3/4 inch hail just east of I-26 on I-20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Columbia, SC
1.75″ hail
Mar 12, 1967
2:12 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 29203
Lexington County · 91,782 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 29203

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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2026
5:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County dispatch reports trees down Crane Church Rd at Rockview Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wnw Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Emergency Management reports tree down on a residence at the 5000 block of Knightner St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree fell across and blocked Highway 21 and I-20 on-ramp. Numerous snapped large branches and small trees down along Highway 21 south of I-77.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia Fire Dept reported a collapsed structure. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2025
1:12 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCDPS website and Richland County EM reported a tree on the roadway on Lorick Road near Dozier Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Dentsville, SC
60 mph
Jun 8, 2025
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Employee estimated wind gusts to 60 mph in Blythewood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Sesquicentennial S, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video posted on social media of numerous trees down along I20 near the Broad River Bridge on the Richland County side. Trees were blocking the right two lanes of traffic. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Saint Andrews, SC
UNK mph
Feb 16, 2025
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Department of Public Safety reported a tree down on Wilson Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Aug 21, 2024
1:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Highway Patrol reported multiple trees down along Monticello & Kinsler Rds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Harbison State Fo, SC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported a tree down along Fairfield Rd at I-20.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCHP reported tree down along Fairfield Rd at Crane Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2024
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Dispatch reports powerlines down on Torwood Dr. SCDPS also reported a tree down in NE Columbia on Trenholm Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Feb 28, 2024
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Columbia Richland Fire Dept reported power lines falling on a vehicle. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dentsville, SC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on road... blocking roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Arcadia Lakes, 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 29203

1 reports
EF0 category
Mar 3, 2012
5:35 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 29203
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down just west of Monticello road on the back end of Columbia International University then crossed the intersection of Houston Street and Bishopville Ave. Theo tornado continued with intermittent touchdown east to Patton Lane. Many trees and large branches were down, some which fell on a mobile home doing minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .37 WNW Denny Terrace, 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 29203 area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,811
Households16,050
Housing units18,815
Income
Median household income$42,371
$100k+ households24.1%
$150k+ households6.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached12,130
Attached single-family592
Small multifamily3,460
Large multifamily1,182
Mobile homes1,406
Housing mix
Single-family share64.5%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share24.7%
Mobile-home share7.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,691
Renter-occupied8,359
Vacant units2,765
Home value & age
Median home value$121,600
Owner homes $300k+9.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1974
Older-home share61.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,705
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 29203 have on record?

Our records show 10 hail, 88 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near ZIP 29203, 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 29203?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 29203 is 1.75″. It was reported near Seven Oaks, SC on March 12, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 29203 — 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 29203 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 29203 — 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 29203 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 29203 — 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 29203 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 29203 — 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 29203, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 29203, 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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