Hail History

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Hail history for Brownsfield, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJun 11, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 22, 2008
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brownsfield on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 22, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Brownsfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Puckett
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Brownsfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251 in
quarter		Zachary, Indian Mound
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Brownsfield		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Deerford
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Brownsfield		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 Brownsfield by year

206107208209110311212213314115162171181191201212222332432526

When hail season peaks near Brownsfield

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (7).

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Largest hail storms near Brownsfield

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (6 mi from Brownsfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, up to size of a tennis ball was reported near the intersection of Airline Highway and Old Hammond Road.

Sep 28, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Greenwell Spgs (8 mi from Brownsfield)

National Weather Service description (English): A few hail stones as large as 2 inches in diameter, as well as numerous golf ball size hailstones were observed in Greenwell Springs. Hail size estimated from video.

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baker (4 mi from Brownsfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported near the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 19.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Magnolia Woods (8 mi from Brownsfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Old Hammond Highway and Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge.

Dec 23, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baton Rouge (6 mi from Brownsfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Local broadcast media relayed a public report of golf ball size hail in the city of Baton Rouge.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brownsfield

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF0North Merrydale
4 mi from Brownsfield		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
10 mi from Brownsfield		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Indian Mound
8 mi from Brownsfield		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
8 mi from Brownsfield		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Fred
7 mi from Brownsfield		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 12, 2016EF0Puckett
6 mi from Brownsfield		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 13, 2013EF0Plains
8 mi from Brownsfield		8.2 mi long, 40 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Alsen
5 mi from Brownsfield		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF1Zachary
7 mi from Brownsfield		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Nov 3, 2010EF0Zachary
7 mi from Brownsfield		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 27, 2006F0Greenwell Spgs
8 mi from Brownsfield		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brownsfield

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brownsfield since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 24, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedBaton Rouge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 2026damage reportedWestminster
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedGreenwell Spgs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedZachary
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202660 mph, estimatedPort Allen
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202558 mph, estimatedUniversity
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202558 mph, estimatedMagnolia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202558 mph, estimatedBrownfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedZachary
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 Brownsfield; 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 Brownsfield.

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