Hail History

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Hail history for Rayne, LA

Last hail within 10 milesMay 6, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 5, 2020
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles48

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rayne on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 5, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Rayne

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Ebenezer, Duson, Branch
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Rayne		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 Rayne by year

0630710809110311121314151162171811912021222312412526

When hail season peaks near Rayne

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (3).

Jan1Feb2Mar1Apr6May3Jun1Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rayne

Feb 12, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Indian Bayou (6 mi from Rayne)

Mar 29, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maxie (8 mi from Rayne)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter to golfball size hail reported around 6 miles east of Iota.

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ossun (7 mi from Rayne)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported along Lacassine Road.

May 5, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Duson (5 mi from Rayne)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail reported near Duson.

May 6, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ebenezer (3 mi from Rayne)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rayne

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 14, 2026EF0Ebenezer
6 mi from Rayne		0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Feb 14, 2026EF1Ebenezer
5 mi from Rayne		0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide
Nov 5, 2024EF1Indian Bayou
9 mi from Rayne		2.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Nov 5, 2024EF1Rayne Hains Airstrip
6 mi from Rayne		2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 17, 2021EF0Crowley
4 mi from Rayne		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Dec 27, 2018EF1Lyons Pt
9 mi from Rayne		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 29, 2017EF0Ridge
9 mi from Rayne		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 25, 2012EF0Duson
8 mi from Rayne		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 3, 2011EF0Ridge
9 mi from Rayne		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF0Crowley
8 mi from Rayne		1.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Mar 5, 2011EF2Rayne
3 mi from Rayne		7.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Dec 24, 2009EF2Crowley
8 mi from Rayne		6.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rayne

48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rayne since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 21, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 21, 202664 mph, measuredMire, Crowley
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202558 mph, estimatedCrowley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 6, 202558 mph, estimatedMire
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202458 mph, estimatedBranch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 202458 mph, estimatedBranch, Rayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202459 mph, measuredCrowley, Rayne, Mire
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 13, 202469 mph, estimatedCrowley, Rayne, Duson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 10, 202458 mph, estimatedBranch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 25, 202458 mph, estimatedIndian Bayou, Leroy
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 8, 202375 mph, estimatedCrowley
2 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 Rayne; 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 Rayne.

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