Hail History

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Hail history for Natalbany, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 23, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Feb 4, 2024
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger19
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Natalbany on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 4, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Natalbany

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 23, 20251 in
quarter		Hammond East Airport
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Natalbany		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Springfield, Albany, Campbell
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Natalbany		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 20251 in
quarter		Loranger
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Natalbany		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Natalbany by year

061072080921021141213114151611711819120212212312432526

When hail season peaks near Natalbany

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).

1Jan1FebMar7Apr8May2JunJulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Natalbany

May 14, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Livingston (9 mi from Natalbany)

May 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (2 mi from Natalbany)

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hammond (3 mi from Natalbany)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed near the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University.

Jan 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loranger (8 mi from Natalbany)

National Weather Service description (English): Occurring while tornado being visually tracked near Loranger.

Apr 24, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tickfaw (2 mi from Natalbany)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported in village of Tickfaw.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Natalbany

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 7, 2026EF?Hammond
3 mi from Natalbany
Mar 11, 2026EF0Baptist
5 mi from Natalbany		1.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 11, 2026EF0Loranger
9 mi from Natalbany		2.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Oct 26, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
6 mi from Natalbany		2.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF1Hammond Muni Airport
4 mi from Natalbany		7.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 6, 2025EF0Robert
9 mi from Natalbany		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF1Loranger
7 mi from Natalbany		6.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Campbell
6 mi from Natalbany		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF1Albany
10 mi from Natalbany		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF1Holden
10 mi from Natalbany		2.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 31, 2015EF0Hammond Muni Airport
5 mi from Natalbany		4.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2015EF1Tickfaw
3 mi from Natalbany		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Natalbany

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Natalbany since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Dec 20, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedHammond, Independence, Robert
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 23, 2026damage reportedPonchatoula
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 9, 202658 mph, estimatedPonchatoula, Albany, Tickfaw
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202658 mph, estimatedTickfaw
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedWadesboro, Campbell, Baptist
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, estimatedCampbell, Coburn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202560 mph, estimatedRobert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, estimatedRobert
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202560 mph, estimatedLoranger
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedLoranger
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 Natalbany; 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 Natalbany.

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