Hail History

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Hail history for New Orleans, LA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Feb 24, 2013
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles34
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles164

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of New Orleans on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Feb 24, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and April.

New Orleans ranks #163 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near New Orleans

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from New Orleans		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near New Orleans by year

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When hail season peaks near New Orleans

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (6).

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Largest hail storms near New Orleans

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (4 mi from New Orleans)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo posted on social media indicated oblong shaped hailstone in a person's hand with a size of about 2.25 to 2.50 inches.

May 15, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Port Nickel (9 mi from New Orleans)

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.

May 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenner (9 mi from New Orleans)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed at Chateau Estates.

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sone Chasse (8 mi from New Orleans)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Highway 406 and Highway 23.

Apr 15, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vieux Carre (3 mi from New Orleans)

National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near the Interstate 10 Interstate 610 split.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of New Orleans

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 19, 2026EF0Arabi
5 mi from New Orleans		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
4 mi from New Orleans		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
3 mi from New Orleans		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
6 mi from New Orleans		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
6 mi from New Orleans		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Gouldsboro
3 mi from New Orleans		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Arabi
4 mi from New Orleans		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Terrytown
5 mi from New Orleans		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Cutoff
4 mi from New Orleans		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF3Arabi
4 mi from New Orleans		3.0 mi long, 320 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Lee
6 mi from New Orleans		3.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 12, 2021EF0New Orleans
3 mi from New Orleans		5.1 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near New Orleans

164 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of New Orleans since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Mar 29, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202643 mph, measuredMetairie, East New Orleans
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202668 mph, measuredNew Orleans, Gretna, Belle Chasse
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 202646 mph, measuredEast New Orleans
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 9, 202663 mph, measuredLkfrnt Airport New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202658 mph, estimatedSone Chasse
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Orleans
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 15, 202660 mph, estimatedChalmette
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, estimatedMarrero
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, measuredLkfrnt Airport New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202570 mph, measuredNew Orleans, Gouldsboro, Marrero
35 wind reports		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 New Orleans; 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.

Nearby cities

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 New Orleans.

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