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Hail history for Donaldsonville, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Donaldsonville on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 18, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Donaldsonville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Donaldsonville in the last two years.
Hail days near Donaldsonville by year
When hail season peaks near Donaldsonville
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Donaldsonville
Apr 18, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gonzales (9 mi from Donaldsonville)
National Weather Service description (English): A few larger hail stones reported around Gonzales. Multiple pictures forwarded of hail near 1 inch with a few near 2 inches.Dec 23, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sorrento (10 mi from Donaldsonville)
May 9, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sorrento (10 mi from Donaldsonville)
Feb 25, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Gonzales (10 mi from Donaldsonville)
Mar 31, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Gonzales (10 mi from Donaldsonville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Donaldsonville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | EF1 | West Miles 6 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Feb 15, 2026 | EF1 | Palo Alto 3 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Feb 15, 2026 | EF1 | Salsburg 3 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF1 | Aben 1 mi from Donaldsonville |
| May 16, 2024 | EF1 | Welcome 7 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Aug 26, 2020 | EF0 | Magnolia 8 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Oct 21, 2019 | EF0 | Hohem Solms 9 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF0 | Magnolia 9 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Union 6 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF1 | Donaldsonville 1 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Feb 7, 2017 | EF1 | Salsburg 4 mi from Donaldsonville |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF3 | Westfield 9 mi from Donaldsonville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Donaldsonville
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Donaldsonville since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Aben 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Palo Alto 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Darrow 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Sorrento 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Donaldsonville 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Marchand 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Welcome 1 wind report |
| Apr 25, 2019 | 70 mph, measured | Burnside, Belle Rose, Lemannville 3 wind reports |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Aben 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2016 | 69 mph, estimated | Sorrento 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 Donaldsonville; 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 Donaldsonville.
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