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Hail history for Amite, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Amite on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jan 21, 2016. Hail is most common here in January and March.
Recent hail near Amite
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Loranger 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Amite |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Amite by year
When hail season peaks near Amite
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in January (2) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Amite
Jan 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Loranger (10 mi from Amite)
National Weather Service description (English): Occurring while tornado being visually tracked near Loranger.Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amite (1 mi from Amite)
Jan 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amite (4 mi from Amite)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported 3 miles east of Amite. Picture relayed through broadcast media. Event time was estimated based on radar.Mar 1, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hillsdale (5 mi from Amite)
Feb 4, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Independence (6 mi from Amite)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Amite
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Holden 9 mi from Amite |
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF1 | Fluker 8 mi from Amite |
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Greensburg 7 mi from Amite |
| Mar 11, 2026 | EF0 | Arcola 6 mi from Amite |
| Jun 4, 2024 | EF1 | Gullett 3 mi from Amite |
| Feb 8, 2023 | EF2 | Fluker 8 mi from Amite |
| Mar 30, 2022 | EF1 | Roseland 2 mi from Amite |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | Georgeville 9 mi from Amite |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | Greensburg 8 mi from Amite |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | Arcola 7 mi from Amite |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | Arcola 4 mi from Amite |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF1 | Albany 9 mi from Amite |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Amite
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Amite since 2006, on 32 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | damage reported | Independence 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Greensburg 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Amite 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Tickfaw 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Holton, Accola, Roseland 3 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgeville, Loranger 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Shiloh 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Shiloh 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fluker 1 wind report |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Holton 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 Amite; 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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37 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 Amite.
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