Hail History

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Hail history for Patterson, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 3, 20171 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Dec 30, 2006
Hail days since 20066
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles17

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Patterson on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 30, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Patterson

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

Hail days near Patterson by year

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When hail season peaks near Patterson

Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and April (1).

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Largest hail storms near Patterson

Dec 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glenwild (4 mi from Patterson)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail completely covered the ground in Bayou Vista and Berwick areas. Dents were found in many vehcilecs and some windshields were broken.

May 25, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Verdunville (7 mi from Patterson)

Apr 5, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Patterson (0 mi from Patterson)

May 3, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · La Gorda (2 mi from Patterson)

Aug 16, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Morgan City (6 mi from Patterson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Patterson

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2018EF0La Gorda
2 mi from Patterson		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Jul 19, 2017EF0Wyandotte
9 mi from Patterson		0.7 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 13, 2016EF0Wyandotte
9 mi from Patterson		0.0 mi long, 5 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF0Patterson
1 mi from Patterson		0.7 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Patterson

17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Patterson since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on May 22, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 25, 2026damage reportedStephensville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202658 mph, estimatedMorgan City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202358 mph, estimatedGlenwild
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 24, 202058 mph, estimatedMorgan City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 201958 mph, estimatedRhoda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 29, 201858 mph, estimatedPatterson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 201658 mph, estimatedLa Gorda, Glenwild
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 201558 mph, estimatedPatterson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 2013102 mph, measuredMorgan City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 201258 mph, estimatedMorgan City
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 Patterson; 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 Patterson.

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