Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Polk South, LA

Last hail within 10 milesFeb 11, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 3, 2018
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles32

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Polk South on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in February and April.

Recent hail near Fort Polk South

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Polk South in the last two years.

Hail days near Fort Polk South by year

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When hail season peaks near Fort Polk South

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (4) and April (4).

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Largest hail storms near Fort Polk South

Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (8 mi from Fort Polk South)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported in the west side of Leesville.

Jan 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (7 mi from Fort Polk South)

National Weather Service description (English): Several pictures of golf ball size hail was posted to social media.

Apr 3, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (7 mi from Fort Polk South)

National Weather Service description (English): The sheriff's department reported golf size hail.

Aug 24, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leesville (7 mi from Fort Polk South)

Jun 10, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Ft Polk (4 mi from Fort Polk South)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Polk South

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF?Fort Polk Aaf Lee
7 mi from Fort Polk South		2.6 mi long, 1 yd wide
Mar 4, 2025EF?North Ft Polk
4 mi from Fort Polk South		2.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Pickering
7 mi from Fort Polk South		6.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF0Coppers
4 mi from Fort Polk South		3.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 25, 2012EF0Fort Polk Aaf Lee
4 mi from Fort Polk South		1.6 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Polk South

32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Polk South since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Dec 28, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedCoppers, Leesville, North Ft Polk
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Llano
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202570 mph, measuredFort Polk Aaf Lee, Coppers
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202481 mph, measuredFort Polk Aaf Lee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedNew Llano
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202470 mph, estimatedPickering, Fort Polk Aaf Lee
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 201958 mph, estimatedNew Llano
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 201858 mph, estimatedNew Llano
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 201658 mph, estimatedNorth Ft Polk
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 201658 mph, estimatedRosepine
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 Fort Polk South; 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 Fort Polk South.

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