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Hail history for Sunset, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sunset on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Sunset
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Grand Coteau 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Sunset |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bushville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Sunset |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Sunset by year
When hail season peaks near Sunset
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Sunset
Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Carencro (7 mi from Sunset)
Mar 30, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grand Coteau (4 mi from Sunset)
Jun 8, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leonville (6 mi from Sunset)
May 1, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ossun (10 mi from Sunset)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Opelousas (7 mi from Sunset)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sunset
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF1 | Peach Bloom 7 mi from Sunset |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Arnaudville 8 mi from Sunset |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Shuteston 3 mi from Sunset |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF2 | Carencro 5 mi from Sunset |
| Nov 30, 2010 | EF0 | Lewisburg 6 mi from Sunset |
| Nov 30, 2010 | EF0 | Shuteston 3 mi from Sunset |
| Nov 26, 2010 | EF1 | Lawtell 9 mi from Sunset |
| Sep 12, 2008 | EF0 | Arnaudville 10 mi from Sunset |
| Sep 3, 2008 | EF1 | Arnaudville 8 mi from Sunset |
| Dec 30, 2006 | F0 | Bristol 7 mi from Sunset |
| Apr 29, 2006 | F0 | Lafayette 9 mi from Sunset |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sunset
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sunset since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 14, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Arnaudville, Opelousas, Lawtell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Opelousas 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Church Pt, Grand Coteau 2 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas, Leonville 2 wind reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Leonville, Mire 2 wind reports |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Carencro 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewisburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vatican, Ossun, Carencro 6 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 Sunset; 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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15 hail days - New Iberia
17 hail days
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 Sunset.
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