Hail History

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Hail history for River Ridge, LA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 15, 2015
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles36
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles125

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Ridge on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 15, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near River Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from River Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 22, 20261 in
quarter		St Rose
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from River Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20261.25 in
half dollar		New Sarpy
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from River Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Ama, Moisant Airport
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from River Ridge		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 River Ridge by year

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When hail season peaks near River Ridge

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (5).

Jan3Feb4Mar5Apr5May4Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near River Ridge

Apr 15, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kenner (2 mi from River Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo of baseball size hail was sent to TV station through social media from Kenner. Event time was based on radar.

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (8 mi from River Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo posted on social media indicated oblong shaped hailstone in a person's hand with a size of about 2.25 to 2.50 inches.

May 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenner (2 mi from River Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed at Chateau Estates.

Feb 7, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moisant Field New (4 mi from River Ridge)

May 16, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Metairie (4 mi from River Ridge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Ridge

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF0New Sarpy
9 mi from River Ridge		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF0West Bridge Jct
5 mi from River Ridge		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
4 mi from River Ridge		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
6 mi from River Ridge		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
8 mi from River Ridge		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 2, 2023EF0East Bank
2 mi from River Ridge		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
8 mi from River Ridge		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 19, 2021EF0Mimosa Park
9 mi from River Ridge		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 18, 2021EF0Kenner
3 mi from River Ridge		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2021EF0New Orleans
6 mi from River Ridge		5.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 10, 2019EF1Vieux Carre
9 mi from River Ridge		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 7, 2019EF0East Bank
1 mi from River Ridge		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Ridge

125 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Ridge since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202643 mph, measuredMetairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202665 mph, measuredGretna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202671 mph, measuredAma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedSt Rose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Orleans
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, estimatedMarrero
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202570 mph, measuredNew Orleans, Gouldsboro, Marrero
19 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202484 mph, measuredMoisant Airport, Bridge City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202466 mph, measuredMoisant Field New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202364 mph, measuredAlgiers
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 River Ridge; 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 River Ridge.

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