Hail History

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Hail history for Pearl River, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 16, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 27, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles64

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pearl River on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Pearl River

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pearl River in the last two years.

Hail days near Pearl River by year

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When hail season peaks near Pearl River

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Pearl River

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joe (8 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the rest area on Interstate 10 just west of the Louisiana-Mississippi state line.

Mar 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pearl River (0 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball size hail was received from Pearl River.

Aug 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacombe (8 mi from Pearl River)

National Weather Service description (English): Another spotter driving on I-12 towards Slidell reported quarter to golf ball size hail along the interstate.

May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Slidell Airport (5 mi from Pearl River)

Jun 6, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Slidell (8 mi from Pearl River)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pearl River

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF1Logtown
10 mi from Pearl River		2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 27, 2024EF0Florenville
8 mi from Pearl River		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1North Slidell
5 mi from Pearl River		3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2North Shore
9 mi from Pearl River		11.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1North Slidell
5 mi from Pearl River		8.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2St Joe
1 mi from Pearl River		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF0Gainesville
8 mi from Pearl River		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2Gainesville
7 mi from Pearl River		0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Gainesville
8 mi from Pearl River		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Gainesville
8 mi from Pearl River		10.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Gainesville
9 mi from Pearl River		5.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 8, 2021EF0Gainesville
8 mi from Pearl River		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pearl River

64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pearl River since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 4, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedSt Tammany
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202658 mph, estimatedSlidell Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedAlton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSt Joe, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202558 mph, estimatedBonfouca
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedAlton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202460 mph, estimatedGainesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedSlidell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202460 mph, estimatedPearl River
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202460 mph, measuredSlidell, Slidell Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Pearl River; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Pearl River.

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