Hail History

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Hail history for Bunkie, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 12, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 26, 2023
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bunkie on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Bunkie

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bunkie in the last two years.

Hail days near Bunkie by year

106107081091011112113141516171181920121221231242526

When hail season peaks near Bunkie

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (3).

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Largest hail storms near Bunkie

Apr 5, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bunkie (0 mi from Bunkie)

National Weather Service description (English): Public and law enforcement reported hail up to baseball size around Bunkie with a NWS storm survey confirming the damage caused by the massive hail. Numerous homes, businesses, and vehicles received damage across the city with windows broken, roofs damaged, and various other damages sustained. The storm then moved toward the east with the last report of dime and golfball sized hail southeast of the Cottonport area. Saint Anthony School was still closed 5 days after the storm due to broken windows and other damage.

Mar 26, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Cheneyville (9 mi from Bunkie)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported in Cheneyville.

Mar 27, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bunkie (0 mi from Bunkie)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported golf ball size hail in Bunkie.

May 12, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Bunkie (1 mi from Bunkie)

May 31, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bunkie (0 mi from Bunkie)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bunkie

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF0Bunkie
2 mi from Bunkie		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 14, 2026EF0Cheneyville
9 mi from Bunkie		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1St Landry
9 mi from Bunkie		3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1St Louis
9 mi from Bunkie		12.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 20, 2023EF1Cottonport
9 mi from Bunkie		14.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 13, 2020EF1Marrow
10 mi from Bunkie		1.1 mi long, 106 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF2Bunkie Muni Airport
4 mi from Bunkie		3.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020EF1Evergreen
5 mi from Bunkie		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF2Cheneyville
5 mi from Bunkie		3.1 mi long, 800 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF2Bunkie Muni Airport
4 mi from Bunkie		4.8 mi long, 800 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF2Norma
6 mi from Bunkie		5.7 mi long, 800 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF1Bunkie Muni Airport
3 mi from Bunkie		0.6 mi long, 95 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bunkie

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bunkie since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 5, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 8, 202690 mph, estimatedBunkie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNibot
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedCottonport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202558 mph, estimatedBunkie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedCottonport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedCottonport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 202390 mph, estimatedBunkie, Cheneyville, Hessmer
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202258 mph, estimatedCheneyville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 23, 202058 mph, estimatedBunkie
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 201858 mph, estimatedGold Dust
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 Bunkie; 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 Bunkie.

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