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Hail history for Lake Arthur, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Arthur on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in March and December.
Recent hail near Lake Arthur
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Arthur in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake Arthur by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Arthur
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and December (2).
Largest hail storms near Lake Arthur
May 12, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Jennings (10 mi from Lake Arthur)
National Weather Service description (English): A photo was submitted through social media of a hail stone that was roughly 2.5 inches in diameter.Apr 30, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jennings (10 mi from Lake Arthur)
Mar 21, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Jennings (10 mi from Lake Arthur)
Dec 25, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Jennings (10 mi from Lake Arthur)
Mar 29, 2017 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Jennings (10 mi from Lake Arthur)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Arthur
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Roanoke 10 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Lake Arthur 1 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Aug 7, 2018 | EF0 | Grand Lake Lake 3 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Jun 27, 2014 | EF0 | Thronwell Lyon Airport 10 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Mar 21, 2012 | EF1 | Lake Arthur 1 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Feb 18, 2012 | EF0 | Grand Lake Lake 4 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Feb 18, 2012 | EF0 | Gueydan 5 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Mar 5, 2011 | EF0 | Niblett 10 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Mar 5, 2011 | EF0 | Roanoke 6 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Nov 25, 2010 | EF0 | Jennings 8 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Oct 22, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Arthur Lake 5 mi from Lake Arthur |
| Oct 22, 2009 | EF1 | Roanoke 10 mi from Lake Arthur |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Arthur
14 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Arthur since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Feb 14, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Mermentau 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lake Arthur 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mermentau 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 107 mph, estimated | Thronwell Lyon Airport 1 wind report |
| Nov 1, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Jennings 1 wind report |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Arthur Lake 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 60 mph, estimated | Jennings 1 wind report |
| Feb 18, 2012 | 75 mph, estimated | Jennings 1 wind report |
| Dec 22, 2011 | 75 mph, estimated | Jennings 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Grand Lake Lake 1 wind report |
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 Lake Arthur; 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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- Jennings
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35 hail days - Moss Bluff
29 hail days - Scott
30 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 Lake Arthur.
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