Hail History

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Hail history for Slidell, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJan 8, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 27, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles72

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Slidell on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 27, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Slidell ranks #974 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Slidell

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

Hail days near Slidell by year

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When hail season peaks near Slidell

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and August (2).

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Largest hail storms near Slidell

May 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacombe (9 mi from Slidell)

Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Joe (8 mi from Slidell)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the rest area on Interstate 10 just west of the Louisiana-Mississippi state line.

Feb 22, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacombe (9 mi from Slidell)

Mar 25, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Pearl River (7 mi from Slidell)

National Weather Service description (English): A report of golf ball size hail was received from Pearl River.

Aug 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lacombe (7 mi from Slidell)

National Weather Service description (English): Another spotter driving on I-12 towards Slidell reported quarter to golf ball size hail along the interstate.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Slidell

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2026EF0North Shore
4 mi from Slidell		3.1 mi long, 350 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1North Shore
6 mi from Slidell		9.7 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Logtown
9 mi from Slidell		2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 28, 2024EF1Oaklawn
7 mi from Slidell		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1North Slidell
2 mi from Slidell		3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2North Shore
3 mi from Slidell		11.0 mi long, 350 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1North Slidell
2 mi from Slidell		8.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2St Joe
6 mi from Slidell		6.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF0Gainesville
10 mi from Slidell		1.1 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2Gainesville
10 mi from Slidell		0.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF1Mc Clane City
4 mi from Slidell		4.9 mi long, 175 yd wide
Aug 29, 2021EF0North Shore
4 mi from Slidell		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Slidell

72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Slidell since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 4, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 9, 202658 mph, estimatedSlidell Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedMc Clane City, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSt Joe, Alton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 25, 202558 mph, estimatedLacombe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 21, 202558 mph, estimatedBonfouca
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202558 mph, estimatedLacombe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedAlton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 202560 mph, estimatedNorth Shore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202458 mph, estimatedSlidell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202460 mph, estimatedPearl River
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 Slidell; 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 Slidell.

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