Hail History

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Hail history for Waggaman, LA

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 21, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 15, 2015
Ane haili ijiin 200625
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon20
Tornado ijiin 10 mile35
Wind reports within 10 miles131

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waggaman on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 15, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Waggaman

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Waggaman		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 22, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		St Rose
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Waggaman		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20261.25 in
50-sent coin		New Sarpy
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Waggaman		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Ama, Moisant Airport
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Waggaman		NOAA Storm Events

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Waggaman meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Waggaman

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

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Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Waggaman

Apr 15, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kenner (5 mi from Waggaman)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo of baseball size hail was sent to TV station through social media from Kenner. Event time was based on radar.

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (7 mi from Waggaman)

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 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenner (4 mi from Waggaman)

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

Feb 7, 2017 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Moisant Field New (6 mi from Waggaman)

May 16, 2009 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Metairie (6 mi from Waggaman)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waggaman

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF0New Sarpy
9 mi from Waggaman		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF0West Bridge Jct
3 mi from Waggaman		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
5 mi from Waggaman		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
7 mi from Waggaman		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
7 mi from Waggaman		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 2, 2023EF0East Bank
4 mi from Waggaman		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
6 mi from Waggaman		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Terrytown
10 mi from Waggaman		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 19, 2021EF0Mimosa Park
8 mi from Waggaman		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 18, 2021EF0Kenner
5 mi from Waggaman		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2021EF0New Orleans
6 mi from Waggaman		5.1 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 7, 2019EF0East Bank
3 mi from Waggaman		2.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waggaman

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waggaman since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202643 mph, a measuredMetairie
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202665 mph, a measuredGretna
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202671 mph, a measuredAma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202658 mph, a estimatSt Rose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, a estimatNew Orleans
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
22 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202484 mph, a measuredMoisant Airport, Bridge City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 8, 202466 mph, a measuredMoisant Field New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202364 mph, a measuredAlgiers
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 Waggaman; 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 Waggaman.

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