Hail History

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Hail history for Swartz, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Dec 9, 2023
Hail days since 200639
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles126

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Swartz on 39 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Dec 9, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Swartz

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 10, 20261 in
quarter		Edgewater
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Swartz		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 7, 20261 in
quarter		Start
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Swartz		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Monroe, West Monroe, Lakeshore
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Swartz		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 Swartz by year

30607108309310311512135141521611718219120121222323124125226

When hail season peaks near Swartz

Of the 39 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (16) and March (7).

1Jan1Feb7Mar16Apr4May2Jun2Jul1AugSepOct1Nov4Dec

Largest hail storms near Swartz

Dec 9, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Phillips (7 mi from Swartz)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg to tennis ball size hail was reported in the Thatcher Point subdivision south of Sterlington.

Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (7 mi from Swartz)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell on the edge of the Monroe, Louisiana city limits.

Jan 20, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (7 mi from Swartz)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail covered the ground on Cypress School Road.

Apr 23, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakeshore (7 mi from Swartz)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball sized hail was reported off of Riverside Drive in Monroe, Louisiana.

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Frizzell (0 mi from Swartz)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell in the Lakeshore and Swartz area of Ouachita Parish.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Swartz

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 12, 2022EF1Frizzell
0 mi from Swartz		2.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF3Phillips
7 mi from Swartz		2.6 mi long, 400 yd wide
Apr 12, 2020EF1Fairbanks
6 mi from Swartz		1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2019EF0Brodenax
7 mi from Swartz		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Crew Lake
9 mi from Swartz		8.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 8, 2019EF1Millhaven
7 mi from Swartz		4.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF1Gum Ridge
8 mi from Swartz		5.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Frizzell
1 mi from Swartz		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Swartz

126 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Swartz since 2006, on 71 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Apr 27, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 4, 202659 mph, measuredMonroe
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 7, 202659 mph, measuredMonroe Rgnl Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 18, 202570 mph, estimatedFairbanks, Frizzell
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 202570 mph, estimatedMillhaven, Monroe Rgnl Airport, Lamkin
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, estimatedFrizzell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202570 mph, measuredMonroe Rgnl Airport, Highland Park, Monroe
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202564 mph, estimatedPine Grove, West Monroe
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedHancock
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 5, 202560 mph, estimatedWham, Spyker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202460 mph, estimatedFrizzell, Edgewater
2 wind reports		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 Swartz; 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 Swartz.

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