Hail History

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Hail history for Lake Charles, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 8, 20251.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 10, 2019
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles130

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Charles on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and March.

Lake Charles ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Lake Charles

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 8, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Westlake, Maplewood
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lake Charles		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 Lake Charles by year

2062071085093103111123131415316217181193202112222322412526

When hail season peaks near Lake Charles

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and March (9).

2Jan2Feb9Mar3Apr10May7Jun1JulAugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Lake Charles

May 10, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sulphur (9 mi from Lake Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): A slow moving hail storm moved north out of Carlyss and into Sulphur. While the largest hail occurred in south of Sulphur reports of stones to 2.5 inches still were received. Numerous vehicles were damaged and many roofs had to be repaired.

Jan 8, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lk Charles Muni (6 mi from Lake Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): Two inch in diameter hail was observed at the National Weather Service office.

Jun 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Charles Lake (3 mi from Lake Charles)

Mar 30, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincent Lndg (9 mi from Lake Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): The Hercules tugboat at the Trunkline LNG plant in southwest Lake Charles reported golfball size hail.

Apr 29, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Araret (8 mi from Lake Charles)

National Weather Service description (English): A NWS meteorologist reported golf ball size hail in Moss Bluff.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Charles

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF1Lk Charles Muni
3 mi from Lake Charles		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 25, 2025EF0South Acres
8 mi from Lake Charles		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 27, 2024EF0Lk Charles Muni
6 mi from Lake Charles		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 13, 2024EF2Lockmoor
9 mi from Lake Charles		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 13, 2024EF1Westlake
5 mi from Lake Charles		6.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF2Lake Charles
2 mi from Lake Charles		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 10, 2024EF1Lake Charles Lake
1 mi from Lake Charles		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 10, 2023EF0Hecker
9 mi from Lake Charles		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Aug 26, 2022EF0Denge
5 mi from Lake Charles		0.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Oct 27, 2021EF2Lk Charles Muni
6 mi from Lake Charles		2.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 27, 2021EF1Chennault Indus Airp
2 mi from Lake Charles		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 17, 2021EF0Lake Charles Muni Airport
7 mi from Lake Charles		1.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Charles

130 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Charles since 2006, on 79 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Mar 30, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 202647 mph, measuredLake Charles
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 23, 202659 mph, measuredChennault Indus Airp
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedWestlake, Lake Charles
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedAraret
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 14, 202672 mph, measuredLk Charles Muni, Lake Charles Muni Airport, Westlake
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 25, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202559 mph, measuredLk Charles Muni
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202563 mph, measuredLk Charles Muni, Lake Charles, Goss
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202561 mph, measuredLk Charles Muni, Hollywood
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202558 mph, estimatedLake Charles
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 Lake Charles; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Lake Charles.

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