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Hail history for Tensas County, LA
24 hail reports in Tensas County since 2006 on 23 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2006.
Recent hail in Tensas County
No hail was reported in Tensas County in the last two years.
Hail days in Tensas County by year
When hail season peaks in Tensas County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Tensas County
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Tensas County since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Dec 28, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Waterproof 1 wind report |
| May 23, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Heageland, Helena, Lake Bruin Lake 4 wind reports |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Newellton Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Avondale 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | St Joseph 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Lake Bruin 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 98 mph, estimated | Cooter Pt 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Tensas Bluff, Richland, Helena 3 wind reports |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 92 mph, estimated | New Light, Cooter Pt 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Waterproof, St Joseph 2 wind reports |
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 Tensas 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).