Hail History

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Hail history for Plaquemines County, LA

Last hail in the countyJun 20, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 15, 2022
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes in the county10
Damaging wind reports in the county25

15 hail reports in Plaquemines County since 2006 on 7 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2022.

Cities in Plaquemines County

Recent hail in Plaquemines County

No hail was reported in Plaquemines County in the last two years.

Hail days in Plaquemines County by year

0607108091101111213114151617181192021122123242526

When hail season peaks in Plaquemines County

Jan2Feb1MarApr2May2JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Plaquemines County

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Plaquemines County since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Mar 29, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedBelle Chasse
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 30, 202644 mph, measuredVenice
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 8, 202658 mph, estimatedSone Chasse
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202559 mph, measuredNas New Orleans, Belle Chasse
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202464 mph, measuredPilottown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 202158 mph, estimatedBelle Chasse
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202060 mph, estimatedSone Chasse, Cedar Grove
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 201669 mph, estimatedPt A La Hache
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 201569 mph, estimatedJesuit Bend, Sone Chasse
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 201569 mph, estimatedNas New Orleans
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 Plaquemines County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).