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Hail history for Pineville, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pineville on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Pineville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Pineville in the last two years.
Hail days near Pineville by year
When hail season peaks near Pineville
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Pineville
May 25, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Barron (9 mi from Pineville)
National Weather Service description (English): KALB-TV received viewer pictures of hen egg to tennis ball sized hail that fell in the Philadelphia community about one mile east of the Philadelphia Baptist Church.Oct 12, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stay (8 mi from Pineville)
National Weather Service description (English): Pictures were posted to social media of hail larger than golfballs that fell in the Creola community.Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Smithville (1 mi from Pineville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported on the north side of Pineville with a passing storm.Feb 11, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Alexandria Southwest (3 mi from Pineville)
Apr 15, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Inglewood (8 mi from Pineville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pineville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2019 | EF1 | Ball 6 mi from Pineville |
| Oct 31, 2018 | EF2 | Anandale 6 mi from Pineville |
| Apr 2, 2017 | EF1 | Anandale 6 mi from Pineville |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF1 | Rapides 10 mi from Pineville |
| Dec 21, 2015 | EF1 | Moreland 9 mi from Pineville |
| Mar 28, 2014 | EF1 | Ball 7 mi from Pineville |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF2 | Lee Hgts 4 mi from Pineville |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF2 | Alexandria 2 mi from Pineville |
| Jan 25, 2012 | EF0 | Kolin 7 mi from Pineville |
| Mar 8, 2011 | EF1 | Moreland 9 mi from Pineville |
| Mar 8, 2011 | EF0 | Libuse 6 mi from Pineville |
| Dec 9, 2008 | EF1 | England AFB Alx 6 mi from Pineville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pineville
84 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pineville since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Aug 28, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Centerpoint, Alexandria 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2026 | damage reported | Pineville 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | England AFB Alx 1 wind report |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Barrett, Smithville, Ball 3 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | England AFB Alx 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Barrett, Anandale 2 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Mallin 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kolin 1 wind report |
| Jan 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Paradise 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Barrett 1 wind report |
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 Pineville; 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 Pineville.
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