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Hail history for Vermilion County, LA
25 hail reports in Vermilion County since 2006 on 20 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 3, 2017.
Cities in Vermilion County
Recent hail in Vermilion County
No hail was reported in Vermilion County in the last two years.
Hail days in Vermilion County by year
When hail season peaks in Vermilion County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Vermilion County
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Vermilion County since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 19, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | damage reported | Abbeville 1 wind report |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Forked Is 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Gueydan 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | West Erath 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Leroy 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Indian Bayou, Leroy 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Abbeville Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Kaplan 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Esther 1 wind report |
| Dec 18, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Leroy 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 Vermilion County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).