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Hail history for Opelousas, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Opelousas on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in March and May.
Recent hail near Opelousas
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Grand Coteau 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Opelousas |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Opelousas by year
When hail season peaks near Opelousas
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (6) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Opelousas
Apr 11, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nuba (4 mi from Opelousas)
National Weather Service description (English): Some windshields were broken from the large hail.Mar 30, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grand Coteau (9 mi from Opelousas)
Jun 8, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Leonville (8 mi from Opelousas)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Opelousas (1 mi from Opelousas)
Dec 23, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Opelousas (2 mi from Opelousas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Opelousas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | EF1 | Port Barre 8 mi from Opelousas |
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF1 | Beggs 8 mi from Opelousas |
| Apr 10, 2024 | EF1 | Port Barre 9 mi from Opelousas |
| Feb 8, 2023 | EF2 | Plaisance 10 mi from Opelousas |
| May 17, 2021 | EF0 | Port Barre 8 mi from Opelousas |
| Mar 23, 2021 | EF1 | Washington 5 mi from Opelousas |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Shuteston 9 mi from Opelousas |
| Jun 6, 2019 | EF1 | Beggs 10 mi from Opelousas |
| Apr 14, 2018 | EF1 | Plaisance 10 mi from Opelousas |
| Nov 30, 2010 | EF0 | Lewisburg 9 mi from Opelousas |
| Nov 30, 2010 | EF0 | Shuteston 7 mi from Opelousas |
| Nov 26, 2010 | EF1 | Lawtell 7 mi from Opelousas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Opelousas
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Opelousas since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 14, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Arnaudville, Opelousas, Lawtell 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Opelousas, Washington 2 wind reports |
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas, Leonville 2 wind reports |
| May 6, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Leonville 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewisburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Opelousas 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Sunset 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Opelousas Airport, Opelousas, Port Barre 4 wind reports |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 61 mph, measured | Opelousas Airport 1 wind report |
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 Opelousas; 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 Opelousas.
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