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Hail history for Galliano, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Galliano on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 21, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Galliano
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Galliano in the last two years.
Hail days near Galliano by year
When hail season peaks near Galliano
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and April (2).
Largest hail storms near Galliano
Jun 21, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Golden Meadow (2 mi from Galliano)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported in Galliano.Mar 19, 2018 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Golden Meadow (4 mi from Galliano)
Mar 18, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Galliano (3 mi from Galliano)
May 1, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Clovelly Farms (6 mi from Galliano)
Apr 13, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Clovelly Farms (6 mi from Galliano)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Galliano
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF1 | Galliano 2 mi from Galliano |
| May 30, 2017 | EF? | Galliano 4 mi from Galliano |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Galliano
8 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Galliano since 2006, on 8 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Apr 16, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Galliano 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Galliano 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2017 | 63 mph, estimated | Montegut 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 69 mph, estimated | Larose 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Golden Meadow 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 63 mph, estimated | Cut Off 1 wind report |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Cut Off 1 wind report |
| Jan 13, 2006 | 58 mph, estimated | Golden Meadow 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 Galliano; 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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23 hail days
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 Galliano.
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