Hail HistoryHome › Louisiana › Washington County › Bogalusa
Hail history for Bogalusa, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bogalusa on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Bogalusa
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bogalusa Airport 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Bogalusa |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bogalusa by year
When hail season peaks near Bogalusa
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Bogalusa
May 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bogalusa (8 mi from Bogalusa)
May 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bogalusa (2 mi from Bogalusa)
Apr 24, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Bogalusa (9 mi from Bogalusa)
Sep 28, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Varnado (8 mi from Bogalusa)
Feb 22, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Bogalusa (1 mi from Bogalusa)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bogalusa
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | EF0 | Mill Creek 9 mi from Bogalusa |
| Feb 16, 2025 | EF1 | Varnado 4 mi from Bogalusa |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF2 | Lees Creek 5 mi from Bogalusa |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF2 | Varnado 9 mi from Bogalusa |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF0 | Mill Creek 9 mi from Bogalusa |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF1 | Cybur 8 mi from Bogalusa |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bogalusa
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bogalusa since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Apr 24, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Crossroads 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sun 1 wind report |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Sheridan 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Mill Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Mill Creek, Bogalusa, Crossroads 5 wind reports |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Varnado 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Bogalusa 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2020 | 63 mph, measured | Bogalusa 2 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Bogalusa Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa; 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.
Nearby cities
- Carriere
15 hail days - Picayune
12 hail days - Covington
15 hail days - Columbia
27 hail days - Mandeville
16 hail days - Lacombe
13 hail days - Slidell
15 hail days - Holly Springs
24 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 Bogalusa.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Bogalusa's hail history on your website with our free widget →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Bogalusa with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →