Hail History

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Hail history for Central, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJun 11, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Apr 22, 2008
Ane haili ijiin 200637
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon27
Tornado ijiin 10 mile10
Wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Central on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Central ranks #452 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Central

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jun 11, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Puckett
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Central		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Jones Creek
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Central		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Zachary, Indian Mound
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Central		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Deerford
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Central		NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Central

Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (8).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Central

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (10 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, up to size of a tennis ball was reported near the intersection of Airline Highway and Old Hammond Road.

Sep 28, 2011 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Greenwell Spgs (3 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): A few hail stones as large as 2 inches in diameter, as well as numerous golf ball size hailstones were observed in Greenwell Springs. Hail size estimated from video.

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baker (8 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 19.

Sep 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (8 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported south of Denham Springs.

Nov 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (7 mi from Central)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported in Denham Springs via NWSChat.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Central

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF0North Merrydale
3 mi from Central		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Indian Mound
4 mi from Central		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
9 mi from Central		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Fred
7 mi from Central		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF3Weiss
9 mi from Central		6.4 mi long, 350 yd wide
Aug 12, 2016EF0Puckett
2 mi from Central		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF1Zachary
7 mi from Central		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 3, 2010EF0Zachary
9 mi from Central		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 2, 2009EF0Watson
5 mi from Central		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 27, 2006F0Greenwell Spgs
4 mi from Central		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Central

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Central since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 24, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage a reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage a reportedWalker
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage a reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, a estimatGreenwell Spgs, Watson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, a estimatZachary, Watson
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, a estimatMagnolia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202558 mph, a estimatBrownfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, a estimatZachary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202578 mph, a measuredRyan Field Baton, Magnolia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, a estimatIstrouma
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 Central; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Central.

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