Hail History

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Hail history for Alexandria, LA

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 11, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alexandria on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Alexandria ranks #820 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Alexandria

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Alexandria in the last two years.

Hail days near Alexandria by year

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When hail season peaks near Alexandria

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).

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Largest hail storms near Alexandria

May 25, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Barron (10 mi from Alexandria)

National Weather Service description (English): KALB-TV received viewer pictures of hen egg to tennis ball sized hail that fell in the Philadelphia community about one mile east of the Philadelphia Baptist Church.

Oct 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stay (9 mi from Alexandria)

National Weather Service description (English): Pictures were posted to social media of hail larger than golfballs that fell in the Creola community.

Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithville (2 mi from Alexandria)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of Pineville with a passing storm.

Feb 11, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alexandria Southwest (2 mi from Alexandria)

Apr 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Inglewood (7 mi from Alexandria)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alexandria

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 20, 2019EF1Ball
7 mi from Alexandria		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 31, 2018EF2Anandale
5 mi from Alexandria		16.0 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 2, 2017EF1Anandale
5 mi from Alexandria		5.4 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jan 2, 2017EF1Rapides
9 mi from Alexandria		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 21, 2015EF1Moreland
8 mi from Alexandria		4.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 28, 2014EF1Ball
8 mi from Alexandria		1.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF2Lee Hgts
4 mi from Alexandria		4.6 mi long, 500 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF2Alexandria
1 mi from Alexandria		0.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jan 25, 2012EF0Kolin
7 mi from Alexandria		1.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 8, 2011EF1Moreland
8 mi from Alexandria		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 8, 2011EF0Libuse
7 mi from Alexandria		2.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 9, 2008EF1England AFB Alx
6 mi from Alexandria		3.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alexandria

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alexandria since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Aug 28, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedCenterpoint, Alexandria
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedPineville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedEngland AFB Alx
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBarrett, Smithville, Ball
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202559 mph, measuredEngland AFB Alx
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202558 mph, estimatedBarrett, Anandale
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 202558 mph, estimatedMallin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedKolin
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202558 mph, estimatedParadise
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202464 mph, estimatedBarrett
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 Alexandria; 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

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 Alexandria.

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