Hail HistoryHail history for Laplace, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Laplace on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Laplace ranks #1,126 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Laplace
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Destrehan, New Sarpy 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Laplace |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Laplace by year
When hail season peaks near Laplace
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (2) and April (1).
Largest hail storms near Laplace
Mar 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hahnville (8 mi from Laplace)
Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Place (3 mi from Laplace)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of hail were received ranging from penny and nickel size to golf ball size was reported from about 3 miles west of Laplace to the west and north portion of Laplace near the Interstate 10-Interstate 55 interchange.Jun 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Norco (6 mi from Laplace)
National Weather Service description (English): Skywarn spotter reported golf ball sized hail.May 8, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Destrehan (8 mi from Laplace)
Apr 5, 2014 · 0.75 in (penny) · Hahnville (8 mi from Laplace)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Laplace
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2022 | EF2 | Killona 6 mi from Laplace |
| May 12, 2017 | EF0 | Good Hope 8 mi from Laplace |
| Feb 23, 2016 | EF2 | Montegut 2 mi from Laplace |
| Dec 28, 2015 | EF1 | Montegut 3 mi from Laplace |
| May 28, 2014 | EF1 | Lions 7 mi from Laplace |
| Mar 29, 2011 | EF0 | Tigerville 4 mi from Laplace |
| Mar 29, 2011 | EF0 | Gypsy 3 mi from Laplace |
| May 15, 2010 | EF0 | Lucy 2 mi from Laplace |
| Feb 12, 2008 | EF0 | Montz 5 mi from Laplace |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Laplace
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Laplace since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 29, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | damage reported | Norco 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Laplace 1 wind report |
| May 8, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Destrehan 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Norco 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Reserve, Killona, La Place 4 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | La Place 1 wind report |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | La Place 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Reserve 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Destrehan, Montegut 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Gypsy 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 Laplace; 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 Laplace.
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