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Hail history for DeRidder, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of DeRidder on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Dec 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in February and May.
Recent hail near DeRidder
No hail was reported within 10 miles of DeRidder in the last two years.
Hail days near DeRidder by year
When hail season peaks near DeRidder
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near DeRidder
Dec 23, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Carson (7 mi from DeRidder)
National Weather Service description (English): A report with a video of 1.25 inch hail was received from Tulla through Facebook. Another report a couple minutes later reported hail to 2.5 inches in the same town.Jan 21, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · De Ridder (1 mi from DeRidder)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture of hail of 2 inches in diameter next to a ruler for measurement was posted to Facebook.Jun 13, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Ridder (0 mi from DeRidder)
National Weather Service description (English): The public and Beauregard Sheriff's Department and reported hail up to golf ball size, but ranging down to nickel sized.Apr 4, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · De Ridder Airport (3 mi from DeRidder)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported south of DeRidder.Jun 2, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Carson (7 mi from DeRidder)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of DeRidder
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | De Ridder 1 mi from DeRidder |
| Dec 16, 2019 | EF3 | Rosepine 5 mi from DeRidder |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Carson 10 mi from DeRidder |
| May 19, 2019 | EF1 | Carson 6 mi from DeRidder |
| Apr 7, 2018 | EF1 | Carson 5 mi from DeRidder |
| Apr 7, 2018 | EF1 | Ikes 9 mi from DeRidder |
| Apr 19, 2015 | EF1 | De Ridder 1 mi from DeRidder |
| Feb 4, 2012 | EF1 | Shear 5 mi from DeRidder |
| May 15, 2008 | EF1 | Shear 8 mi from DeRidder |
| May 15, 2008 | EF0 | Carson 7 mi from DeRidder |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near DeRidder
34 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of DeRidder since 2006, on 28 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Ikes 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder Airport, De Ridder, Ikes 4 wind reports |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Carson 1 wind report |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Ikes, De Ridder 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | De Ridder 1 wind report |
| Jan 22, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Shear 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 DeRidder; 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 DeRidder.
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