Hail History

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Hail history for Estelle, LA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Feb 24, 2013
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles27
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Estelle on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 24, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and February.

Recent hail near Estelle

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Estelle		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Estelle by year

106107108209110111122132141516171811920212222232425126

When hail season peaks near Estelle

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and February (3).

Jan3Feb3Mar2Apr3May5JunJul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Estelle

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (4 mi from Estelle)

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 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Port Nickel (8 mi from Estelle)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture from social media showed 2 inch sized hail near the Braithwaite Ferry on the east side of the Mississippi.

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sone Chasse (7 mi from Estelle)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 406 and Highway 23.

May 16, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Metairie (10 mi from Estelle)

Jun 29, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Waggaman (7 mi from Estelle)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Estelle

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF0West Bridge Jct
10 mi from Estelle		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
8 mi from Estelle		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
9 mi from Estelle		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
2 mi from Estelle		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 24, 2023EF?Barataria
7 mi from Estelle		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
2 mi from Estelle		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Gouldsboro
7 mi from Estelle		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Arabi
9 mi from Estelle		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Terrytown
4 mi from Estelle		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Cutoff
7 mi from Estelle		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF3Arabi
9 mi from Estelle		3.0 mi long, 320 yd wide
May 12, 2021EF0New Orleans
7 mi from Estelle		5.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Estelle

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Estelle since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Mar 29, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 202665 mph, measuredGretna, Belle Chasse
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202658 mph, estimatedSone Chasse
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
30 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202364 mph, measuredAlgiers
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202360 mph, estimatedBridgedale, Metairie, Vieux Carre
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202258 mph, estimatedCutoff
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 202158 mph, estimatedBelle Chasse
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202162 mph, measuredNew Orleans
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 Estelle; 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 Estelle.

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