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Hail history for Jennings, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jennings on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Jennings
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Jennings in the last two years.
Hail days near Jennings by year
When hail season peaks near Jennings
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (3) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Jennings
May 12, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jennings (1 mi from Jennings)
National Weather Service description (English): A photo was submitted through social media of a hail stone that was roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.Jun 8, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Egan (10 mi from Jennings)
National Weather Service description (English): The Iota Sheriffs��� Department reported golf ball sized hail near the town of Egan.Apr 30, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jennings (0 mi from Jennings)
Jan 20, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Welsh (9 mi from Jennings)
Feb 12, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hathaway (9 mi from Jennings)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jennings
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Jennings Airport 4 mi from Jennings |
| Jun 19, 2019 | EF0 | Hathaway 6 mi from Jennings |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Roanoke 6 mi from Jennings |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Lake Arthur 10 mi from Jennings |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Jennings Airport 5 mi from Jennings |
| Aug 29, 2017 | EF2 | Evangeline 5 mi from Jennings |
| Oct 31, 2013 | EF0 | Evangeline 6 mi from Jennings |
| Mar 11, 2012 | EF1 | Evangeline 4 mi from Jennings |
| Mar 5, 2011 | EF0 | Roanoke 7 mi from Jennings |
| Nov 25, 2010 | EF0 | Jennings 2 mi from Jennings |
| Nov 25, 2010 | EF0 | Evangeline 5 mi from Jennings |
| Oct 22, 2009 | EF1 | Roanoke 4 mi from Jennings |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jennings
25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jennings since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jan 11, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Mermentau 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lake Arthur, Egan 2 wind reports |
| May 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mermentau 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Egan 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Evangeline 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 66 mph, measured | Raymond 1 wind report |
| Nov 1, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Jennings 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2018 | 59 mph, measured | Raymond 1 wind report |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 81 mph, estimated | Evangeline 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2014 | 58 mph, estimated | Hathaway 1 wind report |
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 Jennings; 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 Jennings.
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