Hail History

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Hail history for Kaplan, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 6, 2025
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles22

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kaplan on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 6, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Kaplan

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Lyons Pt
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Kaplan		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Kaplan by year

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When hail season peaks near Kaplan

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (2).

Jan1FebMar2Apr3May1JunJulAugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Kaplan

May 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lyons Pt (9 mi from Kaplan)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported at Lyons Point.

Dec 23, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Abbeville (8 mi from Kaplan)

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Kaplan (0 mi from Kaplan)

Apr 4, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Kaplan (0 mi from Kaplan)

May 23, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Kaplan (0 mi from Kaplan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kaplan

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 10, 2025EF0Meaux
6 mi from Kaplan		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
Nov 5, 2024EF1Indian Bayou
8 mi from Kaplan		2.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2021EF0Lyons Pt
8 mi from Kaplan		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 29, 2017EF0Haire
8 mi from Kaplan		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF0Cow Is
9 mi from Kaplan		5.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF0Leroy
9 mi from Kaplan		2.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 13, 2007EF1Haire
8 mi from Kaplan		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kaplan

22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kaplan since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Dec 30, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 16, 202461 mph, measuredLeroy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202458 mph, estimatedIndian Bayou, Leroy
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 202358 mph, estimatedKaplan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202358 mph, measuredEsther
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 201958 mph, estimatedKaplan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 27, 201858 mph, estimatedKaplan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 201758 mph, estimatedLyons Pt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 201670 mph, measuredEsther, Kaplan
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201258 mph, estimatedAbbeville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 201258 mph, estimatedLyons Pt
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 Kaplan; 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 Kaplan.

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