Hail History

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Hail history for Old Jefferson, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Feb 12, 2024
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles127

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Old Jefferson on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Old Jefferson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter		Essen
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20251 in
quarter		Jones Creek
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar		St Gabriel, Arlington
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Old Jefferson		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bullion, Kleinpeter, Prairieville
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Old Jefferson		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 Old Jefferson by year

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When hail season peaks near Old Jefferson

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (7).

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Largest hail storms near Old Jefferson

Feb 12, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hobart (7 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed various sized hail ranging from quarter to ping ball size. The largest stone was oddly shaped and estimated to be near 2 inches.

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Essen (4 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Mall of Louisiana, along with a rotating wall cloud.

Sep 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (7 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported south of Denham Springs.

Nov 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Denham Spgs (8 mi from Old Jefferson)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported in Denham Springs via NWSChat.

Feb 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galvez (9 mi from Old Jefferson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Old Jefferson

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2024EF1Port Vincent
7 mi from Old Jefferson		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
5 mi from Old Jefferson		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Galvez
8 mi from Old Jefferson		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF0Nesser
3 mi from Old Jefferson		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF0Oak Grove
5 mi from Old Jefferson		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 16, 2014EF0Lockhart
6 mi from Old Jefferson		1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 24, 2013EF0Bayou Paul
8 mi from Old Jefferson		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Duplessis
10 mi from Old Jefferson		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Prairieville
8 mi from Old Jefferson		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Kleinpeter
5 mi from Old Jefferson		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Old Jefferson

127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Old Jefferson since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 25, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedWalker
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedPrairieville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredGardere, Port Allen
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202558 mph, estimatedNesser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedGalvez
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202460 mph, estimatedWalker
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedHobart, Galvez
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202458 mph, estimatedInniswold, Essen, Millerville
3 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 Old Jefferson; 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 Old Jefferson.

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