Vermilion Parish Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 0.5", among 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 7 high-wind reports with gusts up to 50 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.
Vermilion Parish hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Vermilion Parish over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Vermilion 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.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Arthur to Kaplan. Movement was southeast at 15 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 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Arthur to Kaplan. Movement was southeast at 15 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 Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 753 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Intracoastal City, moving northwest at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Intracoastal City, Forked Island, and Esther.”
- Hail 0.5" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Meaux, or near Kaplan, moving northwest 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...”
“At 124 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Meaux, or near Kaplan, moving northwest 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" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forked Island, moving northeast 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...”
“At 718 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Forked Island, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 300 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Youngsville, or near Lafayette, moving east at 25 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... Lafayette, New Iberia, Catahoula, Scott, St.”
“At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Scott, 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... Lafayette, Crowley, Catahoula, Scott, Breaux Bridge, Rayne, Carencro, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lafayette to 7 miles west of Pecan Island. Movement was east at 35 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...”
“At 1206 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lafayette to 7 miles west of Pecan Island. Movement was east at 35 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" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
“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 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Vermilion Parish NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, October 2, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Utility company reports two large powerline poles were broken in the Cow Island community due to thunderstorm winds. Time and location estimated by radar. (LCH)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Forked Island SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Vermilion Parish, LA?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Vermilion 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 Vermilion Parish recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" 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 Vermilion 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.