Hail History

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Hail history for Ponchatoula, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 4, 2024
Hail days since 200619
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ponchatoula on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 4, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Ponchatoula

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251 in
quarter		Hammond East Airport
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Ponchatoula		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Springfield, Albany, Campbell
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Ponchatoula		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 Ponchatoula by year

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When hail season peaks near Ponchatoula

Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (6).

Jan1FebMar6Apr8May2Jun1JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ponchatoula

May 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (9 mi from Ponchatoula)

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (5 mi from Ponchatoula)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed near the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Apr 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (9 mi from Ponchatoula)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported in village of Tickfaw.

Sep 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (5 mi from Ponchatoula)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven golf ball size hail broke car windows in Hammond.

Jun 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Albany (9 mi from Ponchatoula)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed a picture of golfball sized hail near Albany.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ponchatoula

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 7, 2026EF?Hammond
5 mi from Ponchatoula
Oct 26, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
8 mi from Ponchatoula		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF1Lees Lndg
9 mi from Ponchatoula		3.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
6 mi from Ponchatoula		7.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Campbell
2 mi from Ponchatoula		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF2Strader
7 mi from Ponchatoula		14.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF0Hammond Muni Airport
9 mi from Ponchatoula		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2015EF1Tickfaw
10 mi from Ponchatoula		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ponchatoula

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ponchatoula since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Dec 20, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedHammond, Robert
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedPonchatoula, Robert
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedRobert
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 9, 202658 mph, estimatedPonchatoula, Tickfaw, Natalbany
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedWadesboro, Campbell, Lees Lndg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, estimatedCampbell, Coburn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202560 mph, estimatedRobert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedRobert
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202560 mph, estimatedLees Lndg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202560 mph, estimatedKillian
1 wind report		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 Ponchatoula; 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 Ponchatoula.

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