Hail History

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Hail history for Metairie, LA

Last hail within 10 milesAug 21, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Apr 15, 2015
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles43
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles163

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Metairie on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 15, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Metairie ranks #163 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Metairie

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 21, 20261 in
quarter		Harvey, Marrero, Gretna
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Metairie		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 15, 20251 in
quarter		Ama, Moisant Airport
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Metairie		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 Metairie by year

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When hail season peaks near Metairie

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and April (6).

Jan4Feb4Mar6Apr3May6Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Metairie

Apr 15, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Kenner (6 mi from Metairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo of baseball size hail was sent to TV station through social media from Kenner. Event time was based on radar.

Feb 24, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Marrero (7 mi from Metairie)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo posted on social media indicated oblong shaped hailstone in a person's hand with a size of about 2.25 to 2.50 inches.

May 4, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Kenner (5 mi from Metairie)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was observed at Chateau Estates.

Feb 7, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Moisant Field New (5 mi from Metairie)

May 16, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Metairie (0 mi from Metairie)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Metairie

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 19, 2026EF0Arabi
10 mi from Metairie		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF0West Bridge Jct
9 mi from Metairie		3.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1Jefferson
2 mi from Metairie		1.6 mi long, 225 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF1New Orleans
2 mi from Metairie		6.1 mi long, 225 yd wide
May 2, 2025EF0Westwego Airport
8 mi from Metairie		0.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Sep 2, 2023EF0East Bank
6 mi from Metairie		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Westwego Airport
8 mi from Metairie		6.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Gouldsboro
8 mi from Metairie		2.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 14, 2022EF2Arabi
9 mi from Metairie		2.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Terrytown
9 mi from Metairie		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF0Cutoff
9 mi from Metairie		2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 22, 2022EF3Arabi
9 mi from Metairie		3.0 mi long, 320 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Metairie

163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Metairie since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on May 16, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202643 mph, measuredMetairie, East New Orleans
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 202668 mph, measuredNew Orleans, Gretna
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 202646 mph, measuredEast New Orleans
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 9, 202663 mph, measuredLkfrnt Airport New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202671 mph, measuredAma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 25, 202658 mph, estimatedSt Rose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedNew Orleans
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202560 mph, estimatedMarrero
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202558 mph, measuredLkfrnt Airport New
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202570 mph, measuredNew Orleans, Gouldsboro, Marrero
29 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 Metairie; 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 Metairie.

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