Hail History

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Hail history for Gonzales, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 31, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Feb 12, 2024
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles12
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gonzales on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Feb 12, 2024. Hail is most common here in February and May.

Recent hail near Gonzales

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Bullion, Kleinpeter, Prairieville
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Gonzales		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 Gonzales by year

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When hail season peaks near Gonzales

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in February (4) and May (4).

Jan4Feb3Mar2Apr4MayJun1Jul1Aug1SepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Gonzales

Feb 12, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hobart (5 mi from Gonzales)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo showed various sized hail ranging from quarter to ping ball size. The largest stone was oddly shaped and estimated to be near 2 inches.

Feb 25, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Galvez (4 mi from Gonzales)

Apr 18, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gonzales (1 mi from Gonzales)

National Weather Service description (English): A few larger hail stones reported around Gonzales. Multiple pictures forwarded of hail near 1 inch with a few near 2 inches.

Mar 31, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bullion (8 mi from Gonzales)

Feb 23, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Prairieville (5 mi from Gonzales)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gonzales

DateRatingWherePath
May 13, 2024EF1Port Vincent
10 mi from Gonzales		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 21, 2019EF0Hohem Solms
7 mi from Gonzales		0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF2Barmen
9 mi from Gonzales		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2019EF1Galvez
4 mi from Gonzales		1.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 7, 2019EF1Acy
7 mi from Gonzales		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 7, 2017EF1Salsburg
9 mi from Gonzales		1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 5, 2016EF1Brignac
3 mi from Gonzales		3.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 23, 2016EF0Oak Grove
7 mi from Gonzales		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 10, 2012EF1Duplessis
2 mi from Gonzales		1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Prairieville
4 mi from Gonzales		4.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 21, 2012EF1Kleinpeter
7 mi from Gonzales		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 26, 2009EF1Weber City
3 mi from Gonzales		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gonzales

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gonzales since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 25, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 2026damage reportedGonzales
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 2026damage reportedPrairieville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202558 mph, estimatedDuckroost
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedGonzales, Galvez
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202558 mph, estimatedDarrow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 15, 202458 mph, estimatedSorrento, Hobart, Galvez
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202481 mph, estimatedOak Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202460 mph, estimatedGonzales Bishop Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202360 mph, estimatedDuplessis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 26, 202360 mph, estimatedWeber City
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 Gonzales; 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 Gonzales.

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