Hail History

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Hail history for Merrydale, LA

Last hail within 10 milesJul 30, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles144

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Merrydale on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Merrydale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 30, 20251 in
quarter		Essen
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Merrydale		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20251 in
quarter		Puckett
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Merrydale		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20251 in
quarter		Jones Creek
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Merrydale		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 20251 in
quarter		Indian Mound
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Merrydale		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 22, 20251 in
quarter		Deerford
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Merrydale		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 Merrydale by year

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When hail season peaks near Merrydale

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (9).

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Largest hail storms near Merrydale

Apr 22, 2008 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Baton Rouge (4 mi from Merrydale)

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.

Jun 20, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · University (10 mi from Merrydale)

National Weather Service description (English): Reported by public through social media south of Baton Rouge.

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

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 (7 mi from Merrydale)

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 Merrydale)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Merrydale

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 28, 2024EF0North Merrydale
3 mi from Merrydale		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Essen
7 mi from Merrydale		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 24, 2020EF1Indian Mound
9 mi from Merrydale		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Essen
8 mi from Merrydale		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF0Nesser
8 mi from Merrydale		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 12, 2017EF1Cedar Crest
5 mi from Merrydale		0.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 30, 2017EF0Fred
10 mi from Merrydale		0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 12, 2016EF0Puckett
8 mi from Merrydale		0.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Alsen
7 mi from Merrydale		5.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 27, 2006F0Greenwell Spgs
10 mi from Merrydale		1.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Merrydale

144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Merrydale since 2006, on 78 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)
Jul 5, 202665 mph, measuredPort Allen, Brusly
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedGreenwell Spgs
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 12, 202558 mph, estimatedNesser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202558 mph, estimatedBrownfields
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 Merrydale; 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 Merrydale.

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