Hail History

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Hail history for Brusly, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.75 inJun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger26
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brusly on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Brusly

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter		Essen
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Brusly		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251 in
quarter		Arlington
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Brusly		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 Brusly by year

20610720820911021111211331421521611711821912012112232312422526

When hail season peaks near Brusly

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (6).

2Jan2Feb1Mar6Apr11May5Jun1Jul1Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Brusly

Jun 20, 2023 · 3.75 in · University (3 mi from Brusly)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture of hail measured to 3.75 inches. Relayed through social media.

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (7 mi from Brusly)

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 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plaquemine (8 mi from Brusly)

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Essen (10 mi from Brusly)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Mall of Louisiana, along with a rotating wall cloud.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Magnolia Woods (9 mi from Brusly)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Old Hammond Highway and Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brusly

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
9 mi from Brusly		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
9 mi from Brusly		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF0Reveille
9 mi from Brusly		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 16, 2006F1Plaquemine
9 mi from Brusly		2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brusly

83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brusly since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 9, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedBrusly
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredGardere, Port Allen, Plaquemine
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAddis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedPort Allen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202558 mph, estimatedUniversity
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, estimatedIstrouma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedEssen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202470 mph, estimatedUniversity, Baton Rouge, Magnolia Woods
4 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 Brusly; 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 Brusly.

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