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Hail history for Evangeline County, LA
18 hail reports in Evangeline County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 26, 2011.
Cities in Evangeline County
Recent hail in Evangeline County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pt Blue 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Beaver 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Evangeline County by year
When hail season peaks in Evangeline County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Evangeline County
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Evangeline County since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Apr 9, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Ville Platte 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bayou Chicot 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Prairie 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Turkey Creek 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bayou Chicot 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Basile 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2020 | 60 mph, measured | Basile, Mamou 3 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Bayou Chicot 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Prairie 1 wind report |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Pine Prairie, Tate Cove 2 wind reports |
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 Evangeline County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).