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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Columbia, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Columbia, SC from June 3, 1959 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
69
Wind Reports
294
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Columbia, SC · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Columbia, SC

30 reports
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0.25″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia, SC
0.70″ hail
Aug 10, 2026
6:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported dime sized hail along I-20.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sesquicentennial Sp, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2018
4:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON SASKATOON DRIVE IN HOPKINS. REPORT RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Fort Jackson, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
6:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 WSW Rembert, SC
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2017
7:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN THE ROSEWOOD COMMUNITY. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Columbia, SC
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2014
5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ft. Jackson reported ping pong ball size hail on the far east end of the training field near the river.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.41 ENE Leesburg, SC
1.50″ hail
May 23, 2014
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported ping pong ball sized hail in the Pontiac area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 E Pontiac, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
3:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch ahil in Shandon at the intersection of Duncan and Bonham roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.64 NNW Horrel Hill, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 23, 2011
1:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
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
May 11, 2011
1:03 AM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 3/4 inch hail on the northeast side of Columbia.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.15 S Pontiac, SC
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported half inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Columbia, SC
1.00″ hail
Aug 5, 2009
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported 1 inch hail at Beltline and Trenholm road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .57 W Myron Manor, SC
1.75″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported golf ball size hail on Interstate 77 near exit 5.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Sims, SC
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2009
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
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
Jun 10, 2009
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ft. Jackson MP's reported 1 inch hail on the base.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E 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 Columbia, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Elgin, SC
UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Elgin, SC
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SCEMD employee reported a downed tree at their property on Rockwood Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Owens Field, SC
47 mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on power lines with active fire. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2026
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County EM reports tree down on residence on Mellowood Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
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 18, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Emergency Management reports trees down on powerlines and residence at Truman St near Calk St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Earlewood Park, SC
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on power lines causing a fire at the Woodland Terrace Condos.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2025
2:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Key Net Controller shared a picture of a large tree blocking the exit to a cul-de-sac on the 4200 block of Devine Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
May 29, 2025
9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Richland County Dispatch reports thunderstorm wind damage near the intersection of South Woodrow St and Heyward St. Power lines were downed from strong winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Owens Field, SC
UNK mph
Aug 4, 2024
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Columbia, SC
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
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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 Columbia, SC

8 reports
EF0 category
Mar 3, 2012
5:35 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
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
F0 category
Sep 7, 2004
5:17 AM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 took down some trees on Bluff and Blackberry roads.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Columbia, SC
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
4:25 AM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Ft. Jackson reported 22 homes with light to moderate damage from an F1 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Jackson, SC
F0 category
Jun 13, 2001
1:22 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Military Police reported sighting a touchdown near the golf course taking down several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Jackson, SC
F0 category
Mar 16, 2000
3:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 touched down in the forest area of Ft. Jackson taking down trees and killing one deer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Jackson, SC
F0 category
Jul 23, 1997
11:32 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down on the north side of Ft. Jackson and took down some trees in the training area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: ENE Columbia, SC
F1 category
Jul 23, 1997
11:14 PM EST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
Richland County · 118,648 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado produced winds to 100 mph. Numerous trees were down and 35 homes had minor damage. Seventeen businesses also had minor damage. One person was injured.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SE Columbia, SC
F2 category
Nov 12, 1975
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Columbia, SC
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Columbia, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population138,019
Households51,784
Housing units60,568
Income
Median household income$55,653
$100k+ households28.4%
$150k+ households10.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached31,068
Attached single-family3,714
Small multifamily11,136
Large multifamily14,015
Mobile homes571
Housing mix
Single-family share51.3%
Attached-home share6.1%
Multifamily share41.5%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied24,477
Renter-occupied27,307
Vacant units8,784
Home value & age
Median home value$243,500
Owner homes $300k+38.1%
Owner homes $500k+18.1%
Owner homes $750k+7.6%
Median year built1978
Older-home share51.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars45,961
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 69 hail, 294 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Columbia, SC, 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 Columbia?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Columbia, SC is 3.00″. It was reported near Columbia, SC on September 25, 1988.

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

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

I am selling a home in Columbia — 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 Columbia address?

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