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Hail history for Morgan City, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Morgan City on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Dec 30, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Morgan City
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Morgan City in the last two years.
Hail days near Morgan City by year
When hail season peaks near Morgan City
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Morgan City
Dec 30, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Glenwild (2 mi from Morgan City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail completely covered the ground in Bayou Vista and Berwick areas. Dents were found in many vehcilecs and some windshields were broken.Apr 5, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Patterson (6 mi from Morgan City)
May 3, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · La Gorda (4 mi from Morgan City)
Jun 3, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Boeuf (9 mi from Morgan City)
Aug 16, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Morgan City (0 mi from Morgan City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Morgan City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF0 | La Gorda 4 mi from Morgan City |
| Jul 19, 2017 | EF0 | Wyandotte 3 mi from Morgan City |
| Jun 13, 2016 | EF0 | Wyandotte 3 mi from Morgan City |
| Mar 21, 2012 | EF0 | Patterson 6 mi from Morgan City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Morgan City
17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Morgan City since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 102 mph on May 22, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | damage reported | Stephensville 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Morgan City 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Glenwild 1 wind report |
| Dec 24, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Morgan City 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Rhoda 1 wind report |
| Mar 29, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Patterson 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | La Gorda, Glenwild 2 wind reports |
| Jul 30, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Patterson 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2013 | 102 mph, measured | Morgan City, Boeuf 2 wind reports |
| Apr 4, 2012 | 58 mph, estimated | Morgan City 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 Morgan City; 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 Morgan City.
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