Hail History

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Hail history for Plaquemine, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.75 inJun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles40

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plaquemine on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Plaquemine

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.25 in
half dollar
St Gabriel, Arlington
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Plaquemine
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 Plaquemine by year

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When hail season peaks near Plaquemine

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (3).

1JanFeb1Mar3Apr7May1JunJul1Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Plaquemine

Jun 20, 2023 · 3.75 in · University (7 mi from Plaquemine)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture of hail measured to 3.75 inches. Relayed through social media.

May 3, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plaquemine (1 mi from Plaquemine)

Apr 24, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Castle (10 mi from Plaquemine)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind gusts to 50 mph were also reported. Hail damage was reported to automobiles.

May 6, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · St Gabriel (8 mi from Plaquemine)

May 3, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Brusly (6 mi from Plaquemine)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plaquemine

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2024EF0Indian Vlg
5 mi from Plaquemine
1.8 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 24, 2013EF0Bayou Paul
8 mi from Plaquemine
0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013EF0Reveille
2 mi from Plaquemine
0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2007EF0Carville
9 mi from Plaquemine
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 16, 2006F1Plaquemine
1 mi from Plaquemine
2.2 mi long, 40 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plaquemine

40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plaquemine since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Jun 25, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedBrusly
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredGardere, Port Allen, Plaquemine
6 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAddis
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202460 mph, measuredMagnolia Woods, University
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202481 mph, estimatedCrescent, University
2 wind reports
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Mar 15, 202460 mph, estimatedEssen
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202360 mph, estimatedWhite Castle
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202358 mph, estimatedArlington
2 wind reports
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Jun 17, 202364 mph, measuredUniversity, Oinclare
2 wind reports
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Jan 24, 202360 mph, estimatedSt Gabriel
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 Plaquemine; 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 Plaquemine.

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