Hail History

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Hail history for Red Chute, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 9, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Apr 24, 2020
Hail days since 200661
Days with hail 1 inch or larger36
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles191

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Red Chute on 61 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Apr 24, 2020. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Red Chute

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 9, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Willow Chute
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Red Chute		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Fillmore, Haughton
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Red Chute		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20261 in
quarter		Vanceville, Ferguson, Willow Chute
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Red Chute		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Honore, Vanceville
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Red Chute		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Blenheim, Haughton
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Red Chute		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 23, 20251 in
quarter		Curtis
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Red Chute		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 Red Chute by year

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When hail season peaks near Red Chute

Of the 61 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (21) and March (13).

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Largest hail storms near Red Chute

Apr 24, 2020 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Vanceville (7 mi from Red Chute)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was posted to social media of softball size hail that fell in the Legacy subdivision in North Bossier City.

Feb 11, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ferguson (2 mi from Red Chute)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail reported up to 3 inches in diameter.

Mar 27, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shreveport (10 mi from Red Chute)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at Quillen Rd. in southwest Shreveport.

May 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shreveport (10 mi from Red Chute)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail reported at the intersection of Youree Dr. and East 70th street.

May 14, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fillmore (6 mi from Red Chute)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball sized hail was reported in Princeton, Louisiana.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Red Chute

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 4, 2025EF1Conn
10 mi from Red Chute		0.8 mi long, 225 yd wide
Apr 12, 2022EF1Curtis
9 mi from Red Chute		9.5 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jan 11, 2020EF2Sligo
7 mi from Red Chute		8.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Dec 16, 2019EF1Linton
5 mi from Red Chute		10.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 14, 2018EF1Bossier City
8 mi from Red Chute		14.7 mi long, 1,100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2011EF0Willow Chute
10 mi from Red Chute		3.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 29, 2009EF2Shreveport Downtown
9 mi from Red Chute		3.4 mi long, 600 yd wide
Oct 29, 2009EF1Bodcau
3 mi from Red Chute		2.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 29, 2009EF2Honore
7 mi from Red Chute		9.5 mi long, 600 yd wide
Apr 9, 2009EF2Bossier City
7 mi from Red Chute		11.9 mi long, 300 yd wide
Feb 24, 2007EF1Bossier City
3 mi from Red Chute		1.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Red Chute

191 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Red Chute since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Jun 16, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 2026damage reportedRed Chute
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 6, 202665 mph, measuredEastwood, Haughton, Bossier City
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 202660 mph, estimatedAdner
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedBodcau
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202560 mph, estimatedCurtis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202570 mph, estimatedShreveport Downtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 20, 202560 mph, estimatedHaughton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedShreveport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 202560 mph, estimatedShreveport Downtown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202585 mph, estimatedFerguson, Honore, Shreveport Downtown
3 wind reports		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 Red Chute; 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 Red Chute.

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