Hail History

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Hail history for Zachary, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 8, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 15, 2016
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zachary on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 15, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Zachary

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 8, 20261 in
quarter		Ethel
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Zachary		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Puckett
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Zachary		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251 in
quarter		Zachary, Indian Mound
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Zachary		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Deerford
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Zachary		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Zachary by year

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When hail season peaks near Zachary

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Zachary

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baker (5 mi from Zachary)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 19.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenwell Spgs (8 mi from Zachary)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was estimated from pictures in Central.

Feb 15, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Slaughter (5 mi from Zachary)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Slaughter. Event time was based on radar.

May 12, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · White Hills (4 mi from Zachary)

Jun 17, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Alsen (7 mi from Zachary)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zachary

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF0Jackson Road
7 mi from Zachary		3.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Indian Mound
10 mi from Zachary		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Fred
4 mi from Zachary		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 12, 2016EF0Puckett
8 mi from Zachary		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 13, 2013EF0Plains
2 mi from Zachary		8.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jan 13, 2013EF0Olive Branch
6 mi from Zachary		4.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Alsen
6 mi from Zachary		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 22, 2011EF1Slaughter
5 mi from Zachary		3.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF1Zachary
4 mi from Zachary		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 3, 2010EF0Zachary
0 mi from Zachary		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 27, 2006F0Greenwell Spgs
10 mi from Zachary		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zachary

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zachary since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 24, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedSlaughter
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedEthel
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedPort Hudson, Zachary
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202558 mph, estimatedBrownfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202558 mph, estimatedLindsay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedZachary, Ethel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202578 mph, measuredRyan Field Baton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, estimatedLindsay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedPuckett
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202460 mph, estimatedSlaughter, White Hills
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 Zachary; 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.

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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 Zachary.

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