Hail HistoryHail history for Violet, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Violet on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2022. Hail is most common here in February and April.
Recent hail near Violet
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Violet in the last two years.
Hail days near Violet by year
When hail season peaks near Violet
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Violet
May 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Port Nickel (6 mi from Violet)
National Weather Service description (English): A picture from social media showed 2 inch sized hail near the Braithwaite Ferry on the east side of the Mississippi.Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sone Chasse (6 mi from Violet)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 406 and Highway 23.Feb 24, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Violet (1 mi from Violet)
Apr 15, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Michend (9 mi from Violet)
Feb 7, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lee (9 mi from Violet)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Violet
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | EF0 | Arabi 7 mi from Violet |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | Gouldsboro 9 mi from Violet |
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | Arabi 8 mi from Violet |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF0 | Terrytown 9 mi from Violet |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF0 | Cutoff 8 mi from Violet |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF3 | Arabi 7 mi from Violet |
| Mar 22, 2022 | EF0 | Lee 8 mi from Violet |
| Jul 18, 2019 | EF? | Meraux 8 mi from Violet |
| May 23, 2012 | EF0 | Arabi 7 mi from Violet |
| Sep 3, 2011 | EF1 | Verret 8 mi from Violet |
| May 4, 2006 | F0 | Belle Chasse 6 mi from Violet |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Violet
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Violet since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Mar 29, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | East New Orleans, Belle Chasse 2 wind reports |
| May 8, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sone Chasse 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Chalmette 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Gouldsboro, Harvey, Nas New Orleans 14 wind reports |
| May 17, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | Meraux 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Estopinal 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Michend 2 wind reports |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Algiers 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Cutoff 1 wind report |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Belle Chasse 1 wind report |
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 Violet; 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 Violet.
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