Jefferson Davis Parish Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 27 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 17 hail reports with hail up to 0.75" and 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 58 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Jefferson Davis Parish hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Jefferson Davis Parish over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Jefferson Davis Parish
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 313 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Westlake to near Lake Charles to near Lebleu Settlement. Movement was north at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.”
“At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Charles, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Welsh, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Welsh, Iowa, Fenton, Pine Island, Lacassine, and Roanoke.”
“At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Welsh, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Welsh, Iowa, Fenton, Pine Island, Lacassine, and Roanoke.”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 5, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bancroft to near Gillis to near Buller. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bancroft to near Gillis to near Buller. Movement was south at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Basile, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 656 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cravens to Mittie to near Duralde. Movement was southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 803 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pine Island to near Leblanc to near De Quincy to Lakeview. Movement was south at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible.”
- Hail 0.5" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 900 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Newton to near Oretta to Carlyss. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Evangeline, or near Mermentau, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Evangeline, or near Mermentau, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 938 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hineston to near Dry Creek to near Longville to 6 miles southeast of Singer. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 1113 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mowata to near Grand Chenier. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Jefferson Davis Parish NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 2 NNE Lake Arthur SPC verified report
Monday, October 6, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“[Landspout] Pictures of a landspout West of Jennings were sent in by numerous people. The landspout appears to have been in open fields kicking up dust. Otherwise no o (LCH)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 WSW Jennings SPC verified report
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Report received of power poles down along hwy 101 near Lacassine. Time estimated via radar. (LCH)”
“Report of tree down in the city of Elton. Time estimated by radar. (LCH)”
- Wind Unknown 3 S Lacassine SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Elton SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 27 severe weather events in Jefferson Davis Parish over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Jefferson Davis Parish recently?
Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Jefferson Davis Parish?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.