Hail History

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Hail history for Rapides County, LA

Last hail in the countyFeb 11, 20241.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063.5 inJun 20, 2023
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes in the county45
Damaging wind reports in the county170

62 hail reports in Rapides County since 2006 on 43 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jun 20, 2023.

Cities in Rapides County

Recent hail in Rapides County

No hail was reported in Rapides County in the last two years.

Hail days in Rapides County by year

306207708092105113123131421541621711819120214223231242526

When hail season peaks in Rapides County

2Jan8Feb5Mar7Apr12May4Jun1JulAug1Sep1Oct1Nov1Dec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Rapides County

170 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Rapides County since 2006, on 102 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Aug 28, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 2026damage reportedLecompte, Glenmora
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 2026damage reportedAlexandria, Centerpoint
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 2026damage reportedPineville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 19, 202658 mph, estimatedLecompte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202658 mph, estimatedMc Nary, Gardner, Boyce
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedEngland AFB Alx
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedLecompte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202658 mph, estimatedCalcasieu, Elmer, Union Hill
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202559 mph, measuredEngland AFB Alx, Forest Hill, Lecompte
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202558 mph, estimatedValde Rouge
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 Rapides County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).