Hail History

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Hail history for Moss Bluff, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 8, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jan 8, 2024
Hail days since 200629
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles18
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles91

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Moss Bluff on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jan 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Recent hail near Moss Bluff

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Westlake, Maplewood
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Moss Bluff		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 Moss Bluff by year

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When hail season peaks near Moss Bluff

Of the 29 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and March (7).

2Jan2Feb7Mar3Apr9May4Jun1JulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Moss Bluff

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Chennault Indus Airp (6 mi from Moss Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch in diameter hail was observed from Downtown Lake Charles to Sowela Community College.

Jun 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Charles Lake (9 mi from Moss Bluff)

Apr 29, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Araret (2 mi from Moss Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): A NWS meteorologist reported golf ball size hail in Moss Bluff.

May 10, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Moss Bluff (2 mi from Moss Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): A slow moving super-cell moved from Sulpur into Moss Bluff dropping large hail. While the storm had weakened significantly, golf ball sized hail was still reported at several locations.

Jun 23, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westlake (6 mi from Moss Bluff)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golf ball size hail was received from Westlake.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Moss Bluff

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF1Lk Charles Muni
9 mi from Moss Bluff		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 13, 2024EF2Lockmoor
10 mi from Moss Bluff		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 13, 2024EF1Westlake
6 mi from Moss Bluff		6.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2Lake Charles
8 mi from Moss Bluff		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Lake Charles Lake
7 mi from Moss Bluff		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 10, 2023EF0Hecker
6 mi from Moss Bluff		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2022EF0Denge
10 mi from Moss Bluff		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 27, 2021EF1Chennault Indus Airp
7 mi from Moss Bluff		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 5, 2020EF1Gillis
7 mi from Moss Bluff		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 16, 2019EF1Hecker
7 mi from Moss Bluff		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Nov 1, 2018EF1Lk Charles Muni
9 mi from Moss Bluff		0.5 mi long, 126 yd wide
Mar 29, 2018EF1Gillis
8 mi from Moss Bluff		6.3 mi long, 800 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Moss Bluff

91 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Moss Bluff since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 202647 mph, measuredLake Charles
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202659 mph, measuredChennault Indus Airp
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedWestlake, Lake Charles
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAraret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedWestlake, Lk Charles Muni
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles, Goss
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, estimatedMaplewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles Lake
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 Moss Bluff; 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 Moss Bluff.

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