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Hail history for Ball, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ball on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 12, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Ball
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pollock, Bentley 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Ball |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ball by year
When hail season peaks near Ball
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Ball
Mar 31, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pollock (8 mi from Ball)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail larger than golf ball size to just smaller than tennis ball size fell and covered the ground in Pollock. Report from the Pollock Town Hall.Oct 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stay (4 mi from Ball)
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 (6 mi from Ball)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of Pineville with a passing storm.Apr 6, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pollock (7 mi from Ball)
Feb 11, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alexandria Southwest (8 mi from Ball)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ball
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | EF1 | Oakgrove 10 mi from Ball |
| Jun 20, 2019 | EF1 | Ball 1 mi from Ball |
| Oct 31, 2018 | EF2 | Fishville 5 mi from Ball |
| Mar 28, 2014 | EF1 | Ball 1 mi from Ball |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF2 | Lee Hgts 6 mi from Ball |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF2 | Alexandria 8 mi from Ball |
| Mar 8, 2011 | EF0 | Libuse 7 mi from Ball |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ball
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ball since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 6, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Pineville 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | England AFB Alx 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Barrett, Smithville, Ball 3 wind reports |
| May 26, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Pollock, Barrett 2 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mallin 1 wind report |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Paradise 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Barrett 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 100 mph, estimated | Lee Hgts, England AFB Alx, Mallin 4 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Esler Airport Alxn 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 Ball; 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 Ball.
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