Hail History

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Hail history for Marrero, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Feb 24, 2013
Ane haili ijiin 200625
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20
Tornado ijiin 10 mile36
Wind reports within 10 miles140

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marrero on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Feb 24, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Marrero ranks #742 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Marrero

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Marrero		NWS storm report (preliminary)

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Marrero meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Marrero

Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (5).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Marrero

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (0 mi from Marrero)

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 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Port Nickel (8 mi from Marrero)

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.

May 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenner (10 mi from Marrero)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed at Chateau Estates.

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

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

Apr 15, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vieux Carre (7 mi from Marrero)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near the Interstate 10 Interstate 610 split.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marrero

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 19, 2026EF0Arabi
8 mi from Marrero		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF0West Bridge Jct
9 mi from Marrero		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
5 mi from Marrero		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
6 mi from Marrero		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
2 mi from Marrero		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
2 mi from Marrero		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Gouldsboro
4 mi from Marrero		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Arabi
6 mi from Marrero		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Terrytown
3 mi from Marrero		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Cutoff
5 mi from Marrero		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF3Arabi
7 mi from Marrero		3.0 mi long, 320 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Lee
9 mi from Marrero		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marrero

140 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marrero since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Mar 29, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202643 mph, a measuredMetairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202665 mph, a measuredGretna, Belle Chasse
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202658 mph, a estimatSone Chasse
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatNew Orleans
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202660 mph, a estimatChalmette
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, a estimatMarrero
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202570 mph, a measuredNew Orleans, Gouldsboro, Marrero
34 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202470 mph, a estimatBridge City, Gentilly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202364 mph, a measuredAlgiers
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202360 mph, a estimatBridgedale, Metairie, Vieux Carre
3 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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Marrero; 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 Marrero.

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