Hail History

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Hail history for Hammond, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 23, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 4, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200620
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon19
Tornado ijiin 10 mile11
Wind reports within 10 miles86

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hammond on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 4, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Hammond

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 23, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Hammond East Airport
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Hammond		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		Springfield, Albany, Campbell
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Hammond		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Hammond meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hammond

Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (6).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Hammond

May 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (5 mi from Hammond)

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (1 mi from Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed near the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Jan 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loranger (10 mi from Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Occurring while tornado being visually tracked near Loranger.

Apr 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (5 mi from Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported in village of Tickfaw.

Sep 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (1 mi from Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven golf ball size hail broke car windows in Hammond.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hammond

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 7, 2026EF?Hammond
2 mi from Hammond
Mar 11, 2026EF0Baptist
8 mi from Hammond		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 26, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
6 mi from Hammond		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
3 mi from Hammond		7.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF0Robert
9 mi from Hammond		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Loranger
8 mi from Hammond		6.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Campbell
2 mi from Hammond		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF0Hammond Muni Airport
6 mi from Hammond		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2015EF1Tickfaw
6 mi from Hammond		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 26, 2009EF1Independence
9 mi from Hammond		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF1Independence
8 mi from Hammond		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hammond

86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hammond since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Dec 20, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage a reportedHammond, Independence, Robert
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 2026damage a reportedPonchatoula, Robert
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage a reportedRobert
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 9, 202658 mph, a estimatPonchatoula, Albany, Tickfaw
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202658 mph, a estimatTickfaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, a estimatWadesboro, Campbell, Lees Lndg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, a estimatCampbell, Coburn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202560 mph, a estimatRobert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, a estimatRobert
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202560 mph, a estimatLees Lndg, Loranger
2 wind reports		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 Hammond; 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 Hammond.

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