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Hail history for Fort Polk North, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Polk North on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and February.
Recent hail near Fort Polk North
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Polk North in the last two years.
Hail days near Fort Polk North by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Polk North
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and February (3).
Largest hail storms near Fort Polk North
Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (7 mi from Fort Polk North)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail reported in the west side of Leesville.Jan 21, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (6 mi from Fort Polk North)
National Weather Service description (English): Several pictures of golf ball size hail was posted to social media.Apr 3, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Leesville (6 mi from Fort Polk North)
National Weather Service description (English): The sheriff's department reported golf size hail.Aug 24, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Leesville (6 mi from Fort Polk North)
Jun 10, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Ft Polk (1 mi from Fort Polk North)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Polk North
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | EF? | Fort Polk Aaf Lee 7 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Mar 4, 2025 | EF? | North Ft Polk 1 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF0 | Coppers 6 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Dec 6, 2021 | EF0 | Slagle 7 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Dec 25, 2012 | EF0 | Slagle 9 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Jan 25, 2012 | EF0 | Fort Polk Aaf Lee 7 mi from Fort Polk North |
| Sep 12, 2008 | EF0 | Slagle 7 mi from Fort Polk North |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Polk North
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Polk North since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Dec 28, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Coppers, Leesville, North Ft Polk 4 wind reports |
| May 27, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | New Llano 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Fort Polk Aaf Lee, Coppers 3 wind reports |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 81 mph, measured | Fort Polk Aaf Lee 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | New Llano 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Fort Polk Aaf Lee 2 wind reports |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Slagle 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | New Llano 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | New Llano 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | North Ft Polk 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 Fort Polk North; 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 Fort Polk North.
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