Hail History

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Hail history for Natchitoches, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 31, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.25 inMar 31, 2016
Ane haili ijiin 200618
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon13
Tornado ijiin 10 mile15
Wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Natchitoches on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 31, 2016. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Natchitoches

DateSize hailWhereSource
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Campti
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Natchitoches		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Natchitoches meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Natchitoches

Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in March (4) and April (4).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Natchitoches

Mar 31, 2016 · 2.25 in · Natchez (6 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo posted to the KTBS-TV Facebook page showed measured hailstones ranging from golfball size to just smaller than tennis ball size fell at the Oaklawn Plantation just northeast of Natchez.

Nov 29, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hagewood (8 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golfball size hail fell in the Hagewood community.

Dec 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campti (10 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was posted to social media of golf ball size hail that fell in Campti.

Mar 31, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campti (10 mi from Natchitoches)

May 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Grand Ecore (5 mi from Natchitoches)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Natchitoches

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 8, 2024EF?Powhatan
8 mi from Natchitoches		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF1Natchez
5 mi from Natchitoches		1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF1St Maurice
9 mi from Natchitoches		3.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF2Grand Ecore
7 mi from Natchitoches		13.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 28, 2018EF1Irma
5 mi from Natchitoches		4.3 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Mar 28, 2018EF1St Maurice
9 mi from Natchitoches		11.7 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Apr 29, 2017EF1Natchitoches Muni
3 mi from Natchitoches		2.0 mi long, 290 yd wide
Mar 24, 2017EF1Hagewood
9 mi from Natchitoches		8.5 mi long, 2,464 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF2Natchez
6 mi from Natchitoches		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Natchitoches
3 mi from Natchitoches		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Natchez
6 mi from Natchitoches		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2St Maurice
7 mi from Natchitoches		12.3 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Natchitoches

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Natchitoches since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 27, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 23, 202660 mph, a estimatIrma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, a estimatCampti, St Maurice
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, a estimatGrand Ecore, Natchitoches
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, a estimatNatchez
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, a estimatNatchitoches
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, a estimatCampti
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202460 mph, a estimatProvencal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, a estimatFlora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202360 mph, a estimatGrand Ecore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202360 mph, a estimatClear Lake
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 Natchitoches; 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 Natchitoches.

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