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Hail history for Milton, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milton on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Recent hail near Milton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Scott 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Milton |
| May 6, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Scott 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Milton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Milton by year
When hail season peaks near Milton
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (7) and April (6).
Largest hail storms near Milton
Jun 6, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lafayette (8 mi from Milton)
Jul 6, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Scott (9 mi from Milton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to quarter size hail was reported west of Lafayette.Dec 23, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Abbeville (9 mi from Milton)
Apr 2, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lafayette (8 mi from Milton)
May 5, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Scott (9 mi from Milton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | EF0 | Meaux 9 mi from Milton |
| Aug 29, 2017 | EF0 | Ridge 5 mi from Milton |
| Aug 27, 2017 | EF0 | West Erath 8 mi from Milton |
| Apr 2, 2017 | EF1 | Pitette 5 mi from Milton |
| Jan 25, 2012 | EF0 | Duson 9 mi from Milton |
| Sep 3, 2011 | EF0 | Ridge 6 mi from Milton |
| May 15, 2008 | EF0 | Leroy 6 mi from Milton |
| May 15, 2008 | EF2 | Ridge 5 mi from Milton |
| May 15, 2008 | EF0 | Pitette 4 mi from Milton |
| May 15, 2008 | EF1 | Lafayette 8 mi from Milton |
| Feb 13, 2007 | EF1 | Youngsville 3 mi from Milton |
| Feb 13, 2007 | EF0 | West Erath 6 mi from Milton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milton
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milton since 2006, on 53 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 13, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Lafayette 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Lafayette 2 wind reports |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Torian 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 75 mph, measured | Coteau, Youngsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Scott 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Erath, Youngsville 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Pitette, Lafayette Rgnl, Lafayette 8 wind reports |
| May 13, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Lafayette, Lafayette Rgnl, Scott 3 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Youngsville 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Indian Bayou, Leroy 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 Milton; 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
- Youngsville
21 hail days - Broussard
23 hail days - Lafayette
33 hail days - Abbeville
15 hail days - New Iberia
17 hail days - Crowley
9 hail days - Opelousas
19 hail days - Eunice
16 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 Milton.
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