Hail History

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Hail history for Grambling, LA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2023
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grambling on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Grambling

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 26, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Crossroads, Chautauqua Spgs
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Grambling		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251 in
quarter		Oak Grove
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grambling		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Chautauqua Spgs
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Grambling		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 Grambling by year

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When hail season peaks near Grambling

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (7).

1Jan1Feb7Mar8Apr1May2JunJul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Grambling

Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruston (4 mi from Grambling)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported in town and across several communities near town.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilly (9 mi from Grambling)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles north of Vienna.

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simsboro (3 mi from Grambling)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported on Highway 563.

Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simsboro (4 mi from Grambling)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Simsboro via social media.

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Vienna (6 mi from Grambling)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grambling

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 26, 2024EF1Clay
7 mi from Grambling		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Clay
6 mi from Grambling		1.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Barnet Spgs
6 mi from Grambling		2.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF0Clay
7 mi from Grambling		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 25, 2019EF3Barnet Spgs
3 mi from Grambling		11.2 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1Grambling
3 mi from Grambling		6.5 mi long, 470 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Clay
6 mi from Grambling		1.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Barnet Spgs
6 mi from Grambling		4.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 9, 2009EF1Oak Grove
7 mi from Grambling		4.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 13, 2008EF0Ruston
5 mi from Grambling		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grambling

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grambling since 2006, on 59 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 18, 202570 mph, estimatedBarnet Spgs, Vienna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202560 mph, estimatedSimsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202570 mph, estimatedMt Zion, Crossroads
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 202570 mph, estimatedGrambling, Barnet Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202560 mph, estimatedSimsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 26, 202460 mph, estimatedClay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedVienna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202460 mph, estimatedSimsboro, Hilly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202375 mph, estimatedChautauqua Spgs, Ruston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202360 mph, estimatedSimsboro
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 Grambling; 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 Grambling.

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