Hail History

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Hail history for Broussard, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 24, 2015
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Broussard on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Broussard

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Scott
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Broussard		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 Broussard by year

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When hail season peaks near Broussard

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and June (5).

Jan1Feb3Mar8Apr4May5Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Broussard

Apr 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Breaux Bridge (10 mi from Broussard)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (7 mi from Broussard)

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruth (9 mi from Broussard)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Parks.

Apr 2, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lafayette (7 mi from Broussard)

May 6, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Scott (8 mi from Broussard)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Broussard

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2017EF1Pitette
4 mi from Broussard		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF1Breaux Bridge
9 mi from Broussard		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF0Pitette
5 mi from Broussard		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Lafayette
5 mi from Broussard		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0St Martinville
9 mi from Broussard		0.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 12, 2008EF0New Iberia Airport
9 mi from Broussard		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF1Youngsville
4 mi from Broussard		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF0West Erath
9 mi from Broussard		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF2Ruth
8 mi from Broussard		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F1Delcambre
9 mi from Broussard		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 21, 2006F0Cade
6 mi from Broussard		1.0 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Broussard

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Broussard since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202658 mph, measuredLafayette
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202676 mph, measuredCade, Lafayette
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202558 mph, estimatedTorian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202575 mph, measuredCoteau, Youngsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedScott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202458 mph, estimatedWest Erath, Youngsville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedRuth, Breaux Bridge
2 wind reports		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 Broussard; 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 Broussard.

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