Hail HistoryLekin › Louisiana › Acadia County › Rayne
Hail history for Rayne, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rayne on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 5, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Rayne
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Ebenezer, Duson, Branch 3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rayne |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Rayne meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rayne
Of 15 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (3).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Rayne
Feb 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Indian Bayou (6 mi from Rayne)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maxie (8 mi from Rayne)
National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail reported around 6 miles east of Iota.May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ossun (7 mi from Rayne)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Lacassine Road.May 5, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Duson (5 mi from Rayne)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Duson.May 6, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Ebenezer (3 mi from Rayne)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rayne
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | EF0 | Ebenezer 6 mi from Rayne |
| Feb 14, 2026 | EF1 | Ebenezer 5 mi from Rayne |
| Nov 5, 2024 | EF1 | Indian Bayou 9 mi from Rayne |
| Nov 5, 2024 | EF1 | Rayne Hains Airstrip 6 mi from Rayne |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Crowley 4 mi from Rayne |
| Dec 27, 2018 | EF1 | Lyons Pt 9 mi from Rayne |
| Aug 29, 2017 | EF0 | Ridge 9 mi from Rayne |
| Jan 25, 2012 | EF0 | Duson 8 mi from Rayne |
| Sep 3, 2011 | EF0 | Ridge 9 mi from Rayne |
| Mar 5, 2011 | EF0 | Crowley 8 mi from Rayne |
| Mar 5, 2011 | EF2 | Rayne 3 mi from Rayne |
| Dec 24, 2009 | EF2 | Crowley 8 mi from Rayne |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rayne
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rayne since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 21, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 64 mph, a measured | Mire, Crowley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Crowley 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mire 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Branch 2 wind reports |
| May 28, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Branch, Rayne 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Crowley, Rayne, Mire 3 wind reports |
| May 13, 2024 | 69 mph, a estimat | Crowley, Rayne, Duson 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Branch 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Indian Bayou, Leroy 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 75 mph, a estimat | Crowley 2 wind reports |
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 Rayne; 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
- Crowley
9 hail days - Lafayette
33 hail days - Youngsville
21 hail days - Broussard
23 hail days - Abbeville
15 hail days - Eunice
16 hail days - Opelousas
19 hail days - New Iberia
17 hail days
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 Rayne.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Rayne's hail history on your website with our widget gratis →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Rayne with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →