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Hail and storm reports near Columbia, SC

NOAA records list 37 hail reports within 10 miles of Columbia since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.25 in (half dollar) on June 17, 2016. They also list 206 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 86 mph on April 13, 2020.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 0 hail reports and 6 wind reports from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
37
Biggest reported hail
1.25 in
Most recent hail report
February 23, 2024
Strongest reported wind
86 mph
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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Columbia.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Columbia, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
February 23, 20240.25 in6.9 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
February 23, 20240.25 in7.8 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
February 23, 20240.50 in4.6 miRichland, SCCapitol ViewNCEI record
February 23, 20240.50 in5.2 miRichland, SCGreenlawnNCEI record
February 23, 20240.25 in4.6 miRichland, SCCapitol ViewNCEI record
February 23, 20240.25 in8.2 miRichland, SCSt AndrewsNCEI record
February 23, 20240.25 in8.1 miRichland, SCArthurtownNCEI record
February 23, 20240.50 in9.9 miRichland, SCSt AndrewsNCEI record
October 20, 20230.25 in4.3 miRichland, SCState ParkNCEI record
October 20, 20230.25 in9.9 miLexington, SCKathwoodNCEI record
June 16, 20221.00 in (quarter)5.2 miRichland, SCGreenlawnNCEI record
May 21, 20220.75 in (penny)4.2 miRichland, SCForest AcresNCEI record
May 21, 20220.25 in5.9 miRichland, SCHorrel HillNCEI record
May 21, 20220.25 in2 miRichland, SCWoodfieldNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 60 wind reports (the most recent of 103)
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Columbia, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 5, 2026speed not recorded8.5 miRichland, SC3 SSE Owens FieldSPC day reportPreliminary
September 5, 2026speed not recorded8.5 miRichland, SC3 SSE Owens FieldSPC day reportPreliminary
September 5, 2026speed not recorded7.8 miRichland, SC3 SW ElginSPC day reportPreliminary
September 5, 2026speed not recorded9.7 miRichland, SC4 SE BlythewoodSPC day reportPreliminary
August 10, 2026speed not recorded6.7 miRichland, SC4 NE Sesquicentennial SSPC day reportPreliminary
August 6, 2026speed not recorded8.2 miRichland, SC5 WNW DentsvilleSPC day reportPreliminary
July 27, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miRichland, SCLykeslandNCEI record
July 27, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.3 miRichland, SCSimsNCEI record
July 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miRichland, SCSimsNCEI record
July 11, 202660 mph (estimated gust)4.7 miRichland, SCMyron ManorNCEI record
July 6, 202660 mph (estimated gust)3.9 miRichland, SCForest AcresNCEI record
July 6, 202660 mph (estimated gust)3.8 miRichland, SCForest AcresNCEI record
July 6, 202669 mph (estimated gust)2.8 miRichland, SCDentsvilleNCEI record
July 6, 202669 mph (estimated gust)4.4 miRichland, SCState ParkNCEI record
July 6, 202669 mph (estimated gust)1.6 miRichland, SCWoodfieldNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miRichland, SCWoodland TerraceNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)3.7 miRichland, SCForest AcresNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)5.6 miRichland, SCMyron ManorNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miRichland, SCOlympia MillsNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)6 miRichland, SCEau ClaireNCEI record
June 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.1 miRichland, SCEau ClaireNCEI record
March 12, 202660 mph (estimated gust)8.7 miRichland, SCBrunerNCEI record
August 1, 202558 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miLexington, SCKathwoodNCEI record
June 25, 202560 mph (estimated gust)5.1 miRichland, SCCapitol ViewNCEI record
June 25, 202560 mph (estimated gust)7.6 miRichland, SCSharpNCEI record
June 25, 202560 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miRichland, SCFairwoldNCEI record
June 25, 202560 mph (estimated gust)3.4 miRichland, SCDentsvilleNCEI record
June 9, 202560 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miRichland, SCKillianNCEI record
June 8, 202560 mph (estimated gust)5.5 miRichland, SCMyron ManorNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)10 miRichland, SCSt AndrewsNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)9.4 miRichland, SCDenny TerraceNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miRichland, SCSimsNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)4.2 miRichland, SCPontiac Airstrip ArpNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)9.8 miRichland, SCHopkinsNCEI record
June 7, 202560 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miRichland, SCKillianNCEI record
May 29, 202560 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miRichland, SCOlympia MillsNCEI record
May 29, 202560 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miRichland, SCSt AndrewsNCEI record
March 5, 202560 mph (estimated gust)7.3 miRichland, SCColumbia Owens ArptNCEI record
March 5, 202560 mph (estimated gust)5.8 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
March 5, 202560 mph (estimated gust)8.9 miLexington, SCGreen HillNCEI record
February 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)6.6 miRichland, SCState ParkNCEI record
February 16, 202558 mph (estimated gust)8.3 miRichland, SCPontiac Airstrip ArpNCEI record
August 11, 202458 mph (estimated gust)3.2 miRichland, SCDentsvilleNCEI record
August 4, 202460 mph (estimated gust)7.7 miRichland, SCFairwoldNCEI record
August 4, 202460 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miRichland, SCEau ClaireNCEI record
August 3, 202460 mph (estimated gust)7.9 miRichland, SCKillianNCEI record
August 3, 202460 mph (estimated gust)5.3 miRichland, SCMyron ManorNCEI record
August 3, 202460 mph (estimated gust)9.7 miRichland, SCSharpNCEI record
August 3, 202460 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miRichland, SCSharpNCEI record
July 23, 202464 mph (estimated gust)9 miRichland, SCLangfords XrdsNCEI record
July 18, 202460 mph (estimated gust)6.2 miRichland, SCFairwoldNCEI record
July 17, 202460 mph (estimated gust)7.4 miRichland, SCLykeslandNCEI record
July 16, 202458 mph (estimated gust)8.5 miRichland, SCBrunerNCEI record
May 10, 202469 mph (estimated gust)3.2 miRichland, SCDentsvilleNCEI record
April 3, 202458 mph (estimated gust)6.9 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
April 3, 202463 mph (estimated gust)8.4 miRichland, SCSt AndrewsNCEI record
April 3, 202463 mph (estimated gust)6.7 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
April 3, 202463 mph (estimated gust)6.4 miRichland, SCWoodland TerraceNCEI record
April 3, 202463 mph (estimated gust)7.1 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record
April 3, 202463 mph (estimated gust)6.6 miRichland, SCColumbiaNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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