Columbia's location in the South Carolina Midlands makes it susceptible to severe thunderstorms, particularly during the volatile spring and summer months. Use our interactive map to track storm paths, identify affected neighborhoods from Forest Acres to Irmo, and assess potential property damage. This page shows live NOAA/SPC hail reports for Columbia in the last 30 days.
Scope: reported hail within 75 miles of Columbia during the rolling 30-day source window · Retrieved Sep 15, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC
Sorted nearest to Columbia city center · Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Showing 1 of 1 events within 75 miles of Columbia · Nearest to Columbia first · Updated every 6 hours
| Date | Location | County | Hail Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 5 W Lexington | Lexington | 2.00" (golf ball) | 16.3 mi |
THOR displays the most recent reported hail events from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Reports are preliminary and may be corrected or updated by the source.
This page is a 75-mile Columbia area summary for the rolling 30-day window. Use THOR’s interactive map to research a ZIP code, address, county, or place and review the broader storm context.
Columbia has a history of significant severe weather events, including a notable hailstorm in May 2014 that produced golf-ball-sized hail and caused widespread damage to vehicles and roofs across the Midlands. The peak season for severe thunderstorms and large hail in this region typically runs from March through June, driven by the collision of warm, moist air from the Gulf and passing cold fronts.
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