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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

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
May 6, 2025	1.25 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

When hail season peaks near Plaquemine

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

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

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 13, 2024	EF0	Indian Vlg 5 mi from Plaquemine	1.8 mi long, 120 yd wide
Apr 24, 2013	EF0	Bayou Paul 8 mi from Plaquemine	0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 10, 2013	EF0	Reveille 2 mi from Plaquemine	0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2007	EF0	Carville 9 mi from Plaquemine	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Oct 16, 2006	F1	Plaquemine 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.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 7, 2026	damage reported	Brusly 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 5, 2026	67 mph, measured	Gardere, Port Allen, Plaquemine 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 11, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Addis 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2024	60 mph, measured	Magnolia Woods, University 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 2024	81 mph, estimated	Crescent, University 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2024	60 mph, estimated	Essen 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 2023	60 mph, estimated	White Castle 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 2023	58 mph, estimated	Arlington 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2023	64 mph, measured	University, Oinclare 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jan 24, 2023	60 mph, estimated	St 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.

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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 Plaquemine.

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