Hail History

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Hail history for Carencro, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 6, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 24, 2015
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Carencro on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Carencro

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scott
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Carencro		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251 in
quarter		Duson, Grand Coteau
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Carencro		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Bushville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Carencro		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 Carencro by year

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When hail season peaks near Carencro

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (5).

Jan1Feb3Mar9Apr5May4Jun2Jul1AugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Carencro

Apr 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Breaux Bridge (9 mi from Carencro)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (7 mi from Carencro)

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Breaux Bridge (9 mi from Carencro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Breaux Bridge.

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ossun (7 mi from Carencro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Lacassine Road.

Jul 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (6 mi from Carencro)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported west of Lafayette.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Carencro

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 10, 2024EF1Peach Bloom
9 mi from Carencro		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Shuteston
8 mi from Carencro		1.3 mi long, 186 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF2Carencro
2 mi from Carencro		4.1 mi long, 650 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF1Breaux Bridge
10 mi from Carencro		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 25, 2012EF0Duson
8 mi from Carencro		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Nov 30, 2010EF0Lewisburg
10 mi from Carencro		1.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 30, 2010EF0Shuteston
9 mi from Carencro		1.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 3, 2008EF1Arnaudville
9 mi from Carencro		0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Lafayette
8 mi from Carencro		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Breaux Bridge
8 mi from Carencro		3.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 30, 2006F1Mire
8 mi from Carencro		1.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 30, 2006F0Bristol
6 mi from Carencro		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Carencro

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Carencro since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202658 mph, measuredLafayette
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202664 mph, measuredMire, Lafayette
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedGrand Coteau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202558 mph, estimatedTorian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedLeonville, Mire
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedCarencro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedScott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
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 Carencro; 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 Carencro.

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