Hail History

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Hail history for Baker, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 22, 2008
Hail days since 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles80

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Baker on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Baker

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Puckett
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Baker		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251 in
quarter		Zachary, Indian Mound
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Baker		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Deerford
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Baker		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Baker by year

2061072082091102111121331411521621711811912021221232432526

When hail season peaks near Baker

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).

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Largest hail storms near Baker

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (8 mi from Baker)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, up to size of a tennis ball was reported near the intersection of Airline Highway and Old Hammond Road.

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baker (1 mi from Baker)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 19.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greenwell Spgs (7 mi from Baker)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was estimated from pictures in Central.

Dec 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baton Rouge (8 mi from Baker)

National Weather Service description (English): Local broadcast media relayed a public report of golf ball size hail in the city of Baton Rouge.

Feb 15, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Slaughter (9 mi from Baker)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Slaughter. Event time was based on radar.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Baker

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF0Jackson Road
9 mi from Baker		3.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF0North Merrydale
8 mi from Baker		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Indian Mound
10 mi from Baker		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Fred
6 mi from Baker		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 12, 2016EF0Puckett
8 mi from Baker		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 13, 2013EF0Plains
5 mi from Baker		8.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Alsen
3 mi from Baker		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 22, 2011EF1Slaughter
9 mi from Baker		3.0 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF1Zachary
6 mi from Baker		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 3, 2010EF0Zachary
4 mi from Baker		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Baker

80 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Baker since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 24, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedSlaughter
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedGreenwell Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedPort Hudson, Zachary
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedPort Allen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedMagnolia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202558 mph, estimatedBrownfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedZachary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202578 mph, measuredRyan Field Baton, Magnolia
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, estimatedIstrouma
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 Baker; 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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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 Baker.

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