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West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 24 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 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.

Map of West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

West Baton Rouge Parish hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across West Baton Rouge Parish over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

24
Events (12 mo)
16
Hail
8
Wind
0
Tornado
0.88"
Max hail
50
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 11, 2026 wind event near West Baton Rouge Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 11, 2026 wind event (50 mph) near West Baton Rouge Parish. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in West Baton Rouge Parish

Current NEXRAD radar over West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the West Baton Rouge Parish area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Saturday, July 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 11, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 407 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds over Erwinville, or 11 miles west of Port Allen, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard: Funnel clouds and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

“At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Slaughter to Maringouin. Movement was north 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... Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 427 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Erwinville, or 9 miles west of Baker, moving north 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 outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Zachary, New Roads, Jackson, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

“At 409 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erwinville to Merrydale. Movement was north at 5 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 237 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms generally along a line from near Henderson to near Addis. These storms are moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Sunday, July 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 5, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 415 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over White Castle, or 9 miles west of Donaldsonville, moving south at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

“At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rosedale, or 14 miles west of Port Allen, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 727 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Port Allen, moving southwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

“At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Baker, moving west at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Baton Rouge, Zachary, Baker, Port Allen, New Roads, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 9, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 127 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Erwinville to near Maringouin. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel to penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Friday, May 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 8, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Atchafalaya Welcome Center, or 11 miles northeast of Catahoula, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

“At 1156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gardere, or near Oak Hills Place, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Gonzales, Oak Hills Place, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Friday, April 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, April 3, 2026 storm activity in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Grosse Tete, or 12 miles northwest of Plaquemine, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Sunday, March 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Palmetto to near Leonville. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... New Roads, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · West Baton Rouge Parish

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Broadcast media reported downed trees via social media post in Addis. Time estimated by radar. (LIX)”

SPC verified report · Addis

Friday, February 13, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Social media images of snapped and uprooted trees. Damage to a chicken pen was also noted. (LIX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Port Allen

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 24 severe weather events in West Baton Rouge 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 West Baton Rouge Parish recently?

Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 West Baton Rouge Parish?

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