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Hail history for Lake Providence, LA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Providence on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 10, 2006. Hail is most common here in March and April.
Recent hail near Lake Providence
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Lake Providence in the last two years.
Hail days near Lake Providence by year
When hail season peaks near Lake Providence
Of the 19 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (7) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near Lake Providence
May 10, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fitler (9 mi from Lake Providence)
Mar 15, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bowie (10 mi from Lake Providence)
National Weather Service description (English): The long lived supercell thunderstorm, which moved across Morehouse and West Carroll Parishes, moved into East Carroll Parish and produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail. The storm tracked east southeast with the core of the storm passing just south of Lake Providence. The supercell crossed the Mississippi River into central Issaquena County.May 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelburn (5 mi from Lake Providence)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported just west of Lake Providence.Apr 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelburn (9 mi from Lake Providence)
Mar 28, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Transylvania (9 mi from Lake Providence)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail occurred in Transylvania.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Providence
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | EF1 | Fitler 8 mi from Lake Providence |
| Apr 12, 2020 | EF0 | Lake Providence 1 mi from Lake Providence |
| Jun 19, 2007 | EF1 | Lake Providence 1 mi from Lake Providence |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Providence
76 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Providence since 2006, on 60 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Bowie 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Bowie 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Atherton 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Lake Providence 1 wind report |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Transylvania 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Fitler 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Lake Providence 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Transylvania 1 wind report |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Mayersville, Transylvania 2 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 69 mph, estimated | Providence Lake 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 Lake Providence; 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 Lake Providence.
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