Hail History

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Hail history for Port Allen, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.75 inJun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles108

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Allen on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Port Allen

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter		Essen
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Port Allen		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 20251 in
quarter		Arlington
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Port Allen		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 Port Allen by year

2061073083091102111122133142151621711811912012112232322422526

When hail season peaks near Port Allen

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and April (5).

2Jan2Feb2Mar5Apr11May5Jun2Jul2Aug2SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Port Allen

Jun 20, 2023 · 3.75 in · University (5 mi from Port Allen)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture of hail measured to 3.75 inches. Relayed through social media.

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (3 mi from Port Allen)

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.

May 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baker (9 mi from Port Allen)

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

Apr 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Essen (8 mi from Port Allen)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the Mall of Louisiana, along with a rotating wall cloud.

Apr 6, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Magnolia Woods (6 mi from Port Allen)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Allen

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF0North Merrydale
10 mi from Port Allen		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
7 mi from Port Allen		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
8 mi from Port Allen		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF0Nesser
10 mi from Port Allen		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
9 mi from Port Allen		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Alsen
8 mi from Port Allen		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Allen

108 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Allen since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 24, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedBrusly
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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 5, 202667 mph, measuredGardere, Port Allen, Brusly
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAddis
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
Jun 11, 202558 mph, estimatedBrownfields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 24, 202578 mph, measuredRyan Field Baton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202560 mph, estimatedIstrouma
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 Port Allen; 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 Port Allen.

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