Hail History

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Hail history for Ruston, LA

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 14, 2023
Hail days since 200622
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles14
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles88

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ruston on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 14, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Ruston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 26, 20261 in
quarter		Chautauqua Spgs
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Ruston		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Douglas
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ruston		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Chautauqua Spgs
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Ruston		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 Ruston by year

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When hail season peaks near Ruston

Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and March (6).

1Jan1Feb6Mar8Apr1May2JunJul1Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ruston

Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ruston (0 mi from Ruston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail reported in town and across several communities near town.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hilly (8 mi from Ruston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported 2 miles north of Vienna.

Mar 18, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simsboro (8 mi from Ruston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported on Highway 563.

Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Simsboro (8 mi from Ruston)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Simsboro via social media.

Apr 9, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Vienna (5 mi from Ruston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ruston

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 26, 2024EF1Clay
7 mi from Ruston		1.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 30, 2022EF1Vernon
10 mi from Ruston		4.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Clay
6 mi from Ruston		1.8 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Barnet Spgs
5 mi from Ruston		2.2 mi long, 80 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF0Clay
4 mi from Ruston		1.4 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 25, 2019EF3Barnet Spgs
2 mi from Ruston		11.2 mi long, 1,000 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1Grambling
6 mi from Ruston		6.5 mi long, 470 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1Choudrant
6 mi from Ruston		4.6 mi long, 865 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Clay
7 mi from Ruston		1.3 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Barnet Spgs
5 mi from Ruston		4.7 mi long, 80 yd wide
Apr 10, 2009EF1Vernon
10 mi from Ruston		6.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 13, 2008EF0Vernon
8 mi from Ruston		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ruston

88 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ruston since 2006, on 64 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Oct 18, 202570 mph, estimatedBarnet Spgs, Vienna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202560 mph, estimatedSibley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202560 mph, estimatedSimsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 202570 mph, estimatedGrambling, Barnet Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202560 mph, estimatedSimsboro
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 26, 202460 mph, estimatedClay
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedVienna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 22, 202460 mph, estimatedHilly
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202375 mph, estimatedChautauqua Spgs, Ruston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202360 mph, estimatedSimsboro
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 Ruston; 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 Ruston.

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