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Hail history for Marksville, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marksville on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Dec 23, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and February.
Recent hail near Marksville
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Effie, Vick 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Marksville |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Marksville by year
When hail season peaks near Marksville
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and February (1).
Largest hail storms near Marksville
Dec 23, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bordelonville (9 mi from Marksville)
National Weather Service description (English): A report of hail to two and a half inches in diameter was received from a severe thunderstorm in Bordelonville.Jan 21, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mansura (5 mi from Marksville)
May 8, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cottonport (10 mi from Marksville)
Feb 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Larto (10 mi from Marksville)
May 20, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Effie (9 mi from Marksville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marksville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2023 | EF1 | Cottonport 10 mi from Marksville |
| Nov 20, 2023 | EF1 | Marksville 0 mi from Marksville |
| Apr 7, 2021 | EF1 | Mansura 3 mi from Marksville |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF0 | Larto 10 mi from Marksville |
| Apr 22, 2020 | EF1 | Vick 10 mi from Marksville |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF2 | Norma 8 mi from Marksville |
| Nov 1, 2018 | EF1 | Marksville 5 mi from Marksville |
| Mar 11, 2018 | EF2 | Belledeau 9 mi from Marksville |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF1 | Norma 6 mi from Marksville |
| Jan 2, 2017 | EF1 | Marksville Muni Airport 2 mi from Marksville |
| Nov 28, 2016 | EF0 | Mansura 4 mi from Marksville |
| Dec 24, 2009 | EF0 | Long Bridge 6 mi from Marksville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marksville
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marksville since 2006, on 30 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Cottonport, Bordelonville 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Vick 1 wind report |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Mansura 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Cottonport 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Moreauville 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Marksville Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Hessmer 1 wind report |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Effie 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Marksville Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 9, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Mansura, Marksville 2 wind reports |
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 Marksville; 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 Marksville.
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