Hail History

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Hail history for Old Jefferson, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 30, 20251.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Feb 12, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200637
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon32
Tornado ijiin 10 mile12
Wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Jefferson on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Feb 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Old Jefferson

DateSize hailWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Essen
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Jones Creek
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
50-sent coin		St Gabriel, Arlington
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bullion, Kleinpeter, Prairieville
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Old Jefferson meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Old Jefferson

Of 37 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (7).

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Old Jefferson

Feb 12, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Hobart (7 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed various sized hail ranging from quarter to ping ball size. The largest stone was oddly shaped and estimated to be near 2 inches.

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Essen (4 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Mall of Louisiana, along with a rotating wall cloud.

Sep 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (7 mi from Old Jefferson)

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

Nov 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (8 mi from Old Jefferson)

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

Feb 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galvez (9 mi from Old Jefferson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Jefferson

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2024EF1Port Vincent
7 mi from Old Jefferson		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
5 mi from Old Jefferson		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Galvez
8 mi from Old Jefferson		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF0Nesser
3 mi from Old Jefferson		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF0Oak Grove
5 mi from Old Jefferson		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 16, 2014EF0Lockhart
6 mi from Old Jefferson		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 24, 2013EF0Bayou Paul
8 mi from Old Jefferson		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Duplessis
10 mi from Old Jefferson		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Prairieville
8 mi from Old Jefferson		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Kleinpeter
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Jefferson

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Jefferson since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 25, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage a reportedWalker
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage a reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage a reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage a reportedPrairieville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, a measuredGardere, Port Allen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202558 mph, a estimatNesser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, a estimatGalvez
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, a estimatWalker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, a estimatHobart, Galvez
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, a estimatInniswold, Essen, Millerville
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 Old Jefferson; 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 Old Jefferson.

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