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Hail history for Ville Platte, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ville Platte on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in February and March.
Recent hail near Ville Platte
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pt Blue 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ville Platte |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ville Platte by year
When hail season peaks near Ville Platte
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (4) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Ville Platte
Apr 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ville Platte (1 mi from Ville Platte)
Mar 30, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Reddell (9 mi from Ville Platte)
Feb 24, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayou Chicot (10 mi from Ville Platte)
Apr 4, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Mamou (9 mi from Ville Platte)
Feb 13, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Ville Platte (1 mi from Ville Platte)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ville Platte
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | EF2 | Plaisance 7 mi from Ville Platte |
| Feb 8, 2023 | EF2 | Plaisance 7 mi from Ville Platte |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF? | Tate Cove 6 mi from Ville Platte |
| Jun 30, 2022 | EF0 | Vidrine 8 mi from Ville Platte |
| May 17, 2020 | EF0 | Mamou 8 mi from Ville Platte |
| May 8, 2020 | EF1 | Mamou 10 mi from Ville Platte |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | Mamou 10 mi from Ville Platte |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Pt Blue 7 mi from Ville Platte |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Ville Platte 1 mi from Ville Platte |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | Plaisance 6 mi from Ville Platte |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF1 | Vidrine 7 mi from Ville Platte |
| Dec 24, 2009 | EF2 | Whiteville 9 mi from Ville Platte |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ville Platte
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ville Platte since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 50 mph on Jul 1, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Washington 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Ville Platte 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | St Louis 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Plaisance 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Plaisance 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Mamou 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Tate Cove 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lawtell 1 wind report |
| Jan 2, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Ville Platte 1 wind report |
| Nov 17, 2015 | 69 mph, estimated | Vidrine 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 Ville Platte; 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 Ville Platte.
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