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Hail history for South Vacherie, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Vacherie on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near South Vacherie
No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Vacherie in the last two years.
Hail days near South Vacherie by year
When hail season peaks near South Vacherie
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near South Vacherie
Jun 20, 2023 · 3.5 in · Bayou Boeuf (7 mi from South Vacherie)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports and pictures of large hail possibly up to softball size near the community of Kraemer. Relayed via social media.Apr 15, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Willow Grove (9 mi from South Vacherie)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from nickel to golfball size was reported from the Garyville, Reserve, and Laplace communities as a severe thunderstorm moved across the parish.Apr 13, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Thibodaux (10 mi from South Vacherie)
May 4, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Gramercy (6 mi from South Vacherie)
May 29, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Vacherie (4 mi from South Vacherie)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Vacherie
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | EF0 | Hester 7 mi from South Vacherie |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF0 | Gramercy 8 mi from South Vacherie |
| Jun 5, 2018 | EF0 | Johnson 10 mi from South Vacherie |
| Apr 7, 2018 | EF1 | Bend 7 mi from South Vacherie |
| Apr 27, 2015 | EF1 | Chegby 9 mi from South Vacherie |
| May 28, 2014 | EF1 | Lions 9 mi from South Vacherie |
| Apr 4, 2011 | EF0 | Gramercy 8 mi from South Vacherie |
| Jul 6, 2007 | EF0 | Lutcher 6 mi from South Vacherie |
| May 2, 2006 | F0 | Vacherie 4 mi from South Vacherie |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Vacherie
22 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Vacherie since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Lutcher 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lutcher 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Convent 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Vacherie 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Convent 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Gramercy 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2016 | 69 mph, estimated | Convent 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2015 | 69 mph, estimated | Gramercy 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2014 | 70 mph, estimated | Gramercy 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2013 | 70 mph, estimated | Kraemer, Thibodaux 2 wind reports |
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 South Vacherie; 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 South Vacherie.
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