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Hail history for Homer, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Homer on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 26, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and February.
Recent hail near Homer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Homer 1 hail report · closest near the center of Homer |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Ruple 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Homer |
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Homer, Homer Muni Airport 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Homer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Homer by year
When hail season peaks near Homer
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and February (4).
Largest hail storms near Homer
Apr 26, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Ruple (8 mi from Homer)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail reported along Highway 534 southwest of Homer.Mar 14, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of golfball sized hail in town and communities near town.Jun 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Homer (3 mi from Homer)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported 3 miles west of Homer.Feb 24, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Homer (0 mi from Homer)
Apr 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Homer Muni Airport (4 mi from Homer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Homer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2019 | EF1 | Mahan 8 mi from Homer |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | Ruple 4 mi from Homer |
| Dec 27, 2015 | EF1 | Homer 5 mi from Homer |
| Oct 29, 2009 | EF0 | Colquitt 9 mi from Homer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Homer
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Homer since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 12, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | damage reported | Homer, Lisbon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Mulnix 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Homer 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Antioch 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Arizona 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Tulip 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Homer 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Homer 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Aycock, Lake Claiborne 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Homer 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 Homer; 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 Homer.
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