Hail History

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Hail history for Natchitoches, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMar 31, 20251.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.25 inMar 31, 2016
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles90

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Natchitoches on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Mar 31, 2016. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Recent hail near Natchitoches

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 31, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Campti
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Natchitoches		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 Natchitoches by year

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When hail season peaks near Natchitoches

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (4) and April (4).

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Largest hail storms near Natchitoches

Mar 31, 2016 · 2.25 in · Natchez (6 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo posted to the KTBS-TV Facebook page showed measured hailstones ranging from golfball size to just smaller than tennis ball size fell at the Oaklawn Plantation just northeast of Natchez.

Nov 29, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hagewood (8 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): Half dollar to golfball size hail fell in the Hagewood community.

Dec 9, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campti (10 mi from Natchitoches)

National Weather Service description (English): A picture was posted to social media of golf ball size hail that fell in Campti.

Mar 31, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Campti (10 mi from Natchitoches)

May 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Grand Ecore (5 mi from Natchitoches)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Natchitoches

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 8, 2024EF?Powhatan
8 mi from Natchitoches		2.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF1Natchez
5 mi from Natchitoches		1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF1St Maurice
9 mi from Natchitoches		3.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 5, 2018EF2Grand Ecore
7 mi from Natchitoches		13.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Mar 28, 2018EF1Irma
5 mi from Natchitoches		4.3 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Mar 28, 2018EF1St Maurice
9 mi from Natchitoches		11.7 mi long, 1,200 yd wide
Apr 29, 2017EF1Natchitoches Muni
3 mi from Natchitoches		2.0 mi long, 290 yd wide
Mar 24, 2017EF1Hagewood
9 mi from Natchitoches		8.5 mi long, 2,464 yd wide
Jan 21, 2017EF2Natchez
6 mi from Natchitoches		2.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 20, 2012EF0Natchitoches
3 mi from Natchitoches		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF0Natchez
6 mi from Natchitoches		1.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 27, 2011EF2St Maurice
7 mi from Natchitoches		12.3 mi long, 880 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Natchitoches

90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Natchitoches since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 27, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 23, 202660 mph, estimatedIrma
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202660 mph, estimatedCampti, St Maurice
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202560 mph, estimatedGrand Ecore, Natchitoches
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedNatchez
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 4, 202560 mph, estimatedNatchitoches
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202460 mph, estimatedCampti
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 202460 mph, estimatedProvencal
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202460 mph, estimatedFlora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202360 mph, estimatedGrand Ecore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202360 mph, estimatedClear Lake
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 Natchitoches; 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 Natchitoches.

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