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Hail history for Breaux Bridge, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Breaux Bridge
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge in the last two years.
Hail days near Breaux Bridge by year
When hail season peaks near Breaux Bridge
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Breaux Bridge
Apr 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Breaux Bridge (0 mi from Breaux Bridge)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (9 mi from Breaux Bridge)
Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruth (3 mi from Breaux Bridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Parks.Jun 5, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Isle Labbe (8 mi from Breaux Bridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Parks.Apr 2, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lafayette (9 mi from Breaux Bridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | EF2 | Cecelia 5 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Jan 6, 2021 | EF1 | Parks 6 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Apr 2, 2017 | EF1 | Patin 3 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Jan 13, 2013 | EF1 | Patin 4 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Jan 10, 2013 | EF1 | Breaux Bridge 1 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF1 | Arnaudville 9 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| May 15, 2008 | EF1 | Lafayette 9 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| May 15, 2008 | EF1 | Breaux Bridge 2 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Feb 13, 2007 | EF2 | Ruth 3 mi from Breaux Bridge |
| Apr 29, 2006 | F0 | Lafayette 5 mi from Breaux Bridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Breaux Bridge
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Breaux Bridge since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lafayette 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Lafayette 2 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Breaux Bridge 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Torian 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Breaux Bridge 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Breaux Bridge 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Carencro 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Ruth, Cecelia, Breaux Bridge 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2024 | 69 mph, measured | Lafayette Rgnl, Lafayette, Ruth 8 wind reports |
| May 13, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Lafayette, Lafayette Rgnl 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 Breaux Bridge; 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 Breaux Bridge.
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