Hail History

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Hail history for Lafayette, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 6, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 24, 2015
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles94

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lafayette on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 24, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Lafayette ranks #131 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lafayette

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 6, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Scott
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Lafayette		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Scott, Duson
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lafayette		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 Lafayette by year

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When hail season peaks near Lafayette

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and May (8).

Jan1Feb5Mar9Apr8May6Jun2Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lafayette

Apr 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Breaux Bridge (8 mi from Lafayette)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of baseball sized hail was received from between Breaux Bridge and the Parks Area.

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (1 mi from Lafayette)

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruth (10 mi from Lafayette)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Parks.

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ossun (9 mi from Lafayette)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Lacassine Road.

Jul 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (4 mi from Lafayette)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported west of Lafayette.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lafayette

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2018EF2Carencro
9 mi from Lafayette		4.1 mi long, 650 yd wide
Aug 29, 2017EF0Ridge
9 mi from Lafayette		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 2, 2017EF1Pitette
4 mi from Lafayette		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF1Breaux Bridge
8 mi from Lafayette		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 25, 2012EF0Duson
7 mi from Lafayette		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 3, 2011EF0Ridge
9 mi from Lafayette		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF0Pitette
5 mi from Lafayette		0.7 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Lafayette
2 mi from Lafayette		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 15, 2008EF1Breaux Bridge
8 mi from Lafayette		3.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF1Youngsville
8 mi from Lafayette		2.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 13, 2007EF2Ruth
9 mi from Lafayette		4.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 29, 2006F0Lafayette
6 mi from Lafayette		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lafayette

94 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lafayette since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202658 mph, measuredLafayette
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202664 mph, measuredMire, Lafayette
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202558 mph, estimatedTorian
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202558 mph, estimatedYoungsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, estimatedBreaux Bridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedCarencro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedScott
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 202458 mph, estimatedRuth, Breaux Bridge
2 wind reports		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 Lafayette; 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 Lafayette.

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