Hail History

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Hail history for Youngsville, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 6, 2025
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles73

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Youngsville on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 6, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Youngsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Independent, Scott
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Youngsville		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 Youngsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Youngsville

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (5).

JanFeb3Mar7Apr4May5Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Youngsville

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (9 mi from Youngsville)

May 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Independent (10 mi from Youngsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported at the Cane Run Golf Course.

Apr 2, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lafayette (9 mi from Youngsville)

Jun 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Lafayette (9 mi from Youngsville)

Aug 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Milton (7 mi from Youngsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Youngsville

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 27, 2017EF0West Erath
8 mi from Youngsville		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 2, 2017EF1Pitette
5 mi from Youngsville		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF0Pitette
5 mi from Youngsville		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Lafayette
7 mi from Youngsville		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0St Martinville
10 mi from Youngsville		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0New Iberia Airport
8 mi from Youngsville		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF1Youngsville
2 mi from Youngsville		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF0West Erath
6 mi from Youngsville		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F0Coteau
9 mi from Youngsville		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F1Delcambre
6 mi from Youngsville		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F0Cade
6 mi from Youngsville		1.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Youngsville

73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Youngsville since 2006, on 49 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, 202676 mph, measuredCade, Lafayette
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 17, 202558 mph, estimatedTorian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202575 mph, measuredCoteau, Youngsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedScott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202458 mph, estimatedJefferson Is, West Erath, Youngsville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202458 mph, measuredNew Iberia Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202470 mph, estimatedPitette, Lafayette Rgnl, New Iberia Airport
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202481 mph, measuredLafayette, Lafayette Rgnl, New Iberia Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedYoungsville
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 Youngsville; 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 Youngsville.

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