Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Martinville, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 24, 2015
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Martinville on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Saint Martinville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Independent, Morbihan, Bronson
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Saint Martinville		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 Saint Martinville by year

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When hail season peaks near Saint Martinville

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (5).

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Largest hail storms near Saint Martinville

Apr 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Catahoula (9 mi from Saint Martinville)

National Weather Service description (English): Several photos were received of tennis ball to baseball sized hail from Catahoula.

Feb 13, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Iberia (9 mi from Saint Martinville)

Jun 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Martinville Airport (4 mi from Saint Martinville)

National Weather Service description (English): KATC-TV relayed a report from the public of hail ranging from pea to golf ball size southeast of St. Martinville. These citizens also stated the hail was the largest they had ever seen living in that location.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Martinville (0 mi from Saint Martinville)

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruth (8 mi from Saint Martinville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Parks.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Martinville

DateRatingWherePath
Jan 6, 2021EF1Parks
8 mi from Saint Martinville		1.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 2, 2017EF1Patin
10 mi from Saint Martinville		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 13, 2013EF1Patin
9 mi from Saint Martinville		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 4, 2009EF1Catahoula
8 mi from Saint Martinville		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 8, 2008EF0New Iberia
9 mi from Saint Martinville		0.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0St Martinville
3 mi from Saint Martinville		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0New Iberia Airport
7 mi from Saint Martinville		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF2Ruth
8 mi from Saint Martinville		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F0Cade
5 mi from Saint Martinville		1.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Martinville

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Martinville since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 21, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 202676 mph, measuredCade, New Iberia
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedMorbihan, Bronson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202575 mph, measuredCoteau, Youngsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202458 mph, estimatedNew Iberia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedRuth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202458 mph, measuredNew Iberia Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202467 mph, measuredNew Iberia Airport, Ruth, Parks
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202474 mph, measuredNew Iberia Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedYoungsville, New Iberia
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 Saint Martinville; 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 Saint Martinville.

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