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Hail history for Ferriday, LA

Last hail within 10 milesNov 20, 20231.25 in (half dollar)

Hail days, last 12 monthsNone

Largest hail since 20064.25 inDec 23, 2014

Hail days since 200612

Days with hail 1 inch or larger9

Tornadoes within 10 miles6

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles69

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ferriday on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Dec 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and February.

Recent hail near Ferriday

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

Hail days near Ferriday by year

When hail season peaks near Ferriday

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and February (2).

Largest hail storms near Ferriday

Dec 23, 2014 · 4.25 in · Maitland (10 mi from Ferriday)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of hail fell on the east side of the parish. Hail sizes ranged from golfball to baseball size. Grapefuit sized hail fell just to the east southeast of Sicily Island. Hail damaged roofs and vehicles east of Sicily Island.

Mar 17, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vidalia (8 mi from Ferriday)

National Weather Service description (English): Showers of hail occurred and the largest was around golf ball sized.

Nov 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Clayton Jct (4 mi from Ferriday)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in the Ferriday to Clayton areas.

May 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Pine Ridge (9 mi from Ferriday)

May 11, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Sicily Is (10 mi from Ferriday)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ferriday

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Dec 28, 2024	EF1	Ridgecrest 4 mi from Ferriday	0.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Feb 21, 2013	EF1	Clayton 3 mi from Ferriday	3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 27, 2009	EF0	Natchez 10 mi from Ferriday	3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 10, 2006	F1	Frogmore 10 mi from Ferriday	5.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 10, 2006	F0	Clayton 6 mi from Ferriday	2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 13, 2006	F1	Clayton 5 mi from Ferriday	2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ferriday

69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ferriday since 2006, on 52 days.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Mar 15, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Concordia Jct 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 2025	69 mph, estimated	Ridgecrest, Clayton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 2024	71 mph, estimated	Vidalia, Clayton 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Balina 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Nov 20, 2023	63 mph, estimated	Red Gum, Concordia Jct 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 2023	52 mph, estimated	Red Gum, Vidalia 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 2023	69 mph, estimated	Concordia Jct 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 30, 2022	60 mph, estimated	Clayton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 2022	58 mph, estimated	Green Acres 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 5, 2022	63 mph, estimated	Spokane 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 Ferriday; 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 Ferriday.

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