Hail History

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Hail history for Leesville, 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 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Leesville on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and August.

Recent hail near Leesville

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

Hail days near Leesville by year

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When hail season peaks near Leesville

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Leesville

Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (1 mi from Leesville)

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 (1 mi from Leesville)

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 (1 mi from Leesville)

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

Aug 24, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leesville (1 mi from Leesville)

Jun 10, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Ft Polk (7 mi from Leesville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Leesville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 4, 2025EF?North Ft Polk
7 mi from Leesville		2.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Pickering
9 mi from Leesville		6.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF0Coppers
4 mi from Leesville		3.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 6, 2021EF0Slagle
9 mi from Leesville		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Apr 19, 2020EF1Leesville Airport
4 mi from Leesville		5.3 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jan 22, 2018EF0Leesville Airport
6 mi from Leesville		0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 25, 2012EF0Slagle
10 mi from Leesville		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Leesville

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Leesville since 2006, on 31 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, Anacoco
4 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, 202462 mph, measuredFort Polk Aaf Lee, Leesville Airport, Vernon Lake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202458 mph, estimatedAnacoco
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202358 mph, estimatedSlagle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202258 mph, estimatedVernon Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 7, 202158 mph, estimatedLeesville Airport
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 Leesville; 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 Leesville.

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